Executive Assistant
Job No.: 680166
Location: Monash Medical Centre
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 15 June 2026
Remuneration: $83,424 - $95,825 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation) from 1 June 2025
- Executive Assistant role supporting academic leaders in Paediatrics at Monash
- Thrive in a collaborative team that values excellence and communication
- Work where world-class research and bold ideas come to life daily
The Opportunity
Join the Department of Paediatrics as Executive Assistant to the Head of Department and senior academic leaders and be at the heart of a busy and high-performing environment, supporting innovative research and teaching that improves children’s lives.
This is a dynamic role where you’ll be a trusted advisor and go-to person who keeps things moving behind the scenes from coordinating major events, managing complex communications or supporting strategic committees and projects, you’ll bring energy, precision and a proactive mindset to everything you do.
Success in this role calls for a relevant qualification or equivalent experience, combined with strong executive support skills and a confident command of communication and organisation. The ability to manage shifting priorities, coordinate multiple stakeholders and produce high-quality written material is also essential.
This is a position with purpose, influence and momentum — ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments so if you're ready to bring your skills to a role where every day is different and your contribution truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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To Apply
Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Jane Batchelor, Recruitment Consultant, Jane.Batchelor@monash.edu
Position Description: Executive Assistant
Please submit your application as soon as possible for this fabulous opportunity to join Monash University. Interviews will be held as strong applicants are identified. Applications will close when the role has been filled, no earlier than Wednesday 11 June 2025, 11:55pm AEST.
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