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Position: Personal Assistant to the Assistant Secretaries
Date of
Advertisement:

22 December 2008

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Union:

ACTU

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Overview:

1. To provide secretarial and administrative and project support to the ACTU Assistant Secretaries and specified industrial / research staff.

2. To organise events such as seminars and conferences where required.

3. To assist with general administrative duties.

4. To work as part of a team developing efficient and effective ACTU administrative support processes and procedures.

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Job Description:

Manage the diaries of the Assistant Secretaries and including the co-ordination of meeting schedules and the preparation of meeting documentation briefing notes, agenda and minutes.

Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and communications including proactively prioritising issues, drafting letters and systematically filing and storing hard copy and electronic files.

As required, organise events including booking of venues, sound systems, catering, tracking of attendees, production of invitations, event folders, name cards, the preparation of invoices and follow up of debtors.

Organise interstate and overseas travel including the booking and confirmation of flights, accommodation, travel documentation, insurance cover and preparation of itineraries.

Organise the booking, preparation, set up and take down of meeting rooms including provision of data projection equipment, refreshments, documentation and signage

Produce high quality documentation including minutes, agenda, briefing papers, letters, speeches and submissions.

Assist with, or undertake research or specified projects as required.

On a needs basis, draft the content of documentation for meetings, briefings and correspondence.

Manage the expense claims process of assigned staff in accordance with organisational guidelines.

Maintain and develop organisational databases

Participate in departmental and functional team meetings.

Provide assistance and relief support to PA to President and PA to Secretary when required.

Assist with general administrative support requirements on an as needs basis including reception duties, ordering of stationery, mail outs, maintenance of photocopiers, fax, printers, PCs.

Other appropriate duties as requested.

Internal Communication Requirements

Liaison with officers, industrial, research, administrative and accounts staff across all ACTU departments and sections

External Communication Requirements

Liaise with union affiliates, service providers, representatives from the government, media, and other stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications
Essential:

Commitment to ACTU and union values

Capacity to prioritise work, exercise judgement, discretion and initiative whilst providing high level administrative support within a politically sensitive environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Project management, events and research skills

Capacity to use the computer applications and technology including:
Word Advanced
Excel Advanced
Power Point Intermediate
Access Intermediate

Capacity to use the Internet and communications technologies fax, email, telephone system, conference calls, video conferences etc.

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Desired:

Educational Qualifications

Required

VCE or equivalent

Desirable

Relevant tertiary qualification.

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Send Application to:

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Applications close:

5pm 09 January 2009

For further information
Contact:

Julie Weir

Title:

General Manager

Address:

365 Queen Street Melbourne 3000

Phone:

03 9664 7305

Email:

jweir@actu.asn.au

WWW:

www.actu.asn.au

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