• Make a key contribution to our leadership team
• Development opportunity to utilise your leadership and strategic support skills
• Continuing, full-time appointment, located in Melbourne

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield and Rome.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Engagement is responsible for the development and implementation of ACU’s Community Engagement Strategy that includes integration of community engagement into ACU’s curriculum across all Faculties; contribution and expansion of community stakeholder relationships; and broadening and deepening community engagement as a defining representation of the University’s mission. The PVCE is also responsible for the development and implementation of strategic frameworks that implement the measurement of research engagement and impact.

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to make a key contribution to our fast-growing team through the provision of high-level executive support to the Pro-Vice Chancellor Engagement. As well as supporting key operational and strategic processes and projects and supervising administrative staff you will be responsible for:

• Diary management, event management, coordination of meetings and travel arrangements
• Drafting all types of correspondence, policies and reports
• Development and maintenance of robust administrative and staffing processes and procedures to support the Unit’s strategic direction
• High level secretariat support for ACU Engagement’s committees and working groups
• Monitor and report on the Unit’s budget.

You will need to have:

• Completion of a degree with relevant experience in a University setting; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Proven ability to act with discretion and sensitivity and maintain confidentiality
• Communication (both written and verbal) skills, relationship management and high level interpersonal skills
• High level organisational and time management skills and ability to work autonomously
• Strong operational and management skills with demonstrated ability to use initiative
• High Level computer literacy and advanced user knowledge of Outlook and the Microsoft Suite
• Evidence of ability to show commitment with integrity to the Catholic Identity, Mission and ethos of the University

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

Our team is growing and multiple opportunities are currently available to contribute to our Community Engagement Program. Please also see our Community Engagement Officer job advertisement.

At ACU we pride ourselves on offering a welcoming environment for everyone. At the same time, we are a university committed to standing for something clear. We stand up for people in need and causes that matter. Our Mission is at the heart of the University, and informs all our actions – integrating the dignity of the human person, the common good, and ethical and social justice considerations into student learning and teaching, research and service.