Administrative Officer (Open To Ecu Staff Only)

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$79,352 to $84,515 pa (HEW 4)

Ongoing, Full-time, Joondalup Campus

Open to candidates with relevant working rights

OPEN TO ECU STAFF ONLY

Strategic & Governance Services
Joondalup Campus
$79,352 to $84,515 pa (HEW 4)
Ongoing, Full-time

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

The Strategic and Governance Services Centre (SGSC) sits within the Vice-Chancellor’s portfolio and plays a vital role in supporting ECU’s Council, senior executives, schools, and professional service centres. SGSC is seeking a dynamic Administration Officer to support our high-performing team.

Our Centre is made up of five key functional areas, supported by a dedicated Centre Operations team:

Academic Quality and Standards
Legal and Integrity
Enterprise Risk
Strategy and Performance
University Governance

About the Opportunity

As our new Administration Officer, you’ll be the go-to person for day-to-day administrative support across the Centre. You’ll help keep things running smoothly by:

Providing accurate information and friendly guidance to staff and visitors
Managing a variety of administrative tasks with professionalism and efficiency
Using sound judgement to resolve enquiries or escalate them as appropriate
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of systems, processes, and procedures

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your attention to detail, customer service skills, and initiative will be highly valued.

About you

You are an organised and proactive administrator with strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail. You are confident managing a range of tasks, provide excellent customer service, and bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to your work.

Importantly, you will demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University’s values.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact Leonie Nel, Team Leader, Centre Operations on (08) 6304 2791 or l.nel@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Application Process

Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 1 page outlining your suitability for the role.

Advert Closure
Applications close Sunday 24 May 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications 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 specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.
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