Administration Officer (Maternity-Leave Cover)

About Us:

Trinity College is a vibrant, diverse community, inspiring and enabling students of exceptional promise from Australia and around the world in its various educational programs, including a Residential College, a Theological School and a Pathways School. Trinity offers a warm collegiate workplace set amongst the leafy environs and historic buildings of Melbourne University’s oldest college, founded in 1872.

The College is committed to the safety of all children, and to providing a culturally safe and inclusive environment for those from diverse backgrounds.

About the Role:

Foundation Studies is a pre-university course within the Pathways School at Trinity College that qualifies overseas students for entry to the University of Melbourne and other universities. Reporting to the Administration and Compliance Manger, the Administration Officer is responsible for providing administrative support within the Student Journey portfolio, particularly in the areas of admissions, registrations and student accommodation for prospective and current students of the Foundation Studies Program.

Skills and Experience:

To secure this exciting role we are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised and flexible person with a friendly, professional manner who has the ability to develop a rapport with people from a range of countries and cultural backgrounds. Ideally, you will have demonstrated working experience in an international education environment bringing with you the ability to interpret government legislation effecting international students including internal policies as well as Federal legislation such as the Education Services for Overseas Students Act (ESOS), the National Code, Department of Home Affairs (HA). Please refer to the position description for further information.

If you don’t tick all the boxes, but you feel you would be a good match for this role and have a willingness to learn and undertake training, we encourage you to apply. 

Contract term: Full-time, fixed term contract commencing 6 January 2025 until 6 August 2025.

Salary: Band 2S FTE $70,936 plus 17.5% leave loading plus 11.5% superannuation

Benefits: Trinity College offers a warm, collegiate and flexible work environment for all staff and a range of benefits including:

•   Professional Development Opportunities
•   Flexible Work Arrangements
•   Employee Assistance Program
•   Discounted Gym Membership from Melbourne University
•   Discount on Health Insurance with BUPA
•   Salary Packaging

Enquiries: Pauline Bowles, Administration and Compliance Manager  

Email: pbowles@trinity.unimelb.edu.au  

To Apply

Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold a valid work permit or visa. The successful applicant must secure, or be in the process of securing, a Working with Children approval. 

To be considered for the role, you must include your response to the key selection criteria as outlined in the position description along with a current copy of your resume. 

Applications close: 11pm, 27 November 2024.

Trinity College celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience of disability and people who identify as LGBTI.