[from the employer]
In this administrative role you will support the University’s research training activities and have significant contact with research candidates, and academic and general staff. This position requires a confident communicator who is enthusiastic and has a positive approach and commitment.

Tasks and Typical Activities include:

* Primary contact for administrative functions related to research training within an assigned portfolio in the Office of Graduate Studies.
* Use database and email systems to prepare and distribute sensitive correspondence, maintain information systems, input and extract data and contribute to the development of such systems.
* Provide factual advice on rules, guidelines and policy.
* Comply with relevant legislation.
* Participate in quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.

The position is available on a full-time, continuing basis.

The University of Newcastle is a research intensive university with a reputation for excellence and a strong and vibrant research culture. We value our research candidates as important contributors to our research standing.

The Office of Graduate Studies provides a consolidated university focus on postgraduate studies, in order to support the delivery of quality programs and services to our research higher degree candidates. We are responsible for the overall administration of RHD candidature and research scholarships.

The University of Newcastle offer a generous employer superannuation contribution of 17%; great on-site campus facilities including gym, post office, banks, and cafes.

HEW Level 5: $49,931 to $57,923 per annum

Vacancy No. 1284
Applications close: Wednesday 4 November 2009