Senior School Officer

6 months Fixed Term Contract, Full-time Joondalup Campus Salary: $84,470 to $93,865 per annum PLUS 17% superannuation About the School The School of Arts and Humanities (SAH) is one of the largest at ECU, comprising three main clusters: Creative Humanities; Psychology, Counselling, and Criminology; and Social Sciences, Social Work, and Youth Work. SAH operates across four campuses, with over 100 academic and professional staff and a strong online education presence. In 2026, the school will expand its Creative Humanities program to the new ECU City Campus while maintaining operations at Joondalup, South‑West and the newly opened ECU Sri Lanka campus. About the Opportunity We seek an experienced, proactive professional with exceptional clerical skills to support a range of administrative processes, ensuring the smooth functioning of SAH. This role will be based primarily at the Joondalup campus. The Role Your expertise in human resources, payroll, finance, coordination of international activities, and committee governance will be invaluable in resolving issues, developing solutions, and providing sound advice to key stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with the Executive team and academic and professional staff across the School. At times, you may also mentor School Officers and contribute to team‑focused outcomes. Reporting to the Team Leader – School Business Support, this position is ideal for a self‑motivated individual who excels in a dynamic environment and collaborates effectively within a supportive team. About You / Selection Criteria The successful candidate will have: Demonstrated excellence in providing high‑level administrative support in finance, international activities, recruitment policy, and contract compliance. Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking when sourcing information and resolving administrative inquiries. Extensive experience supporting academic functions, handling sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy. Proven experience delivering proactive executive and committee support and governance. The ability to work autonomously, take direction, motivate self and team members, and manage competing priorities and deadlines. Experience in academic research support is highly desirable. You will also demonstrate personal attributes that align with ECU values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence, and Courage. Benefits of Working at ECU At ECU we are committed to fostering a positive employment experience. Growth and development matter, and our work culture is guided by ECU values and complemented by employee benefits, including flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, wellbeing initiatives, exclusive corporate discounts, and industry-leading superannuation. Contact Interested applicants are welcome to email Shayne McKinnon (Team Leader, School Business Support) at **********@ecu.edu.au for more information. Application Process Please read the position description, then upload your resume and a two‑page statement demonstrating your suitability for the role and addressing the selection criteria listed above. Include details for two referees, including your current supervisor/manager (referees will not be contacted without your knowledge). Advert Closure Applications close on Sunday, 7 December 2025 at 11:30pm AWST . ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date and encourages applicants to submit early. PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION. ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with initiatives to address under‑representation. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and from people of all backgrounds, including gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, visit the Inclusive Workplace website. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process and during employment. People with disability are encouraged to apply and can request support from the contact listed. #J-18808-Ljbffr