14 September 2009

Maritime Union of Australia

An exceptional opportunity is available for a administrative assistant with exceptional research skills who has a keen interest, understanding and appreciation of current Australian political and industrial history.

The interesting and varied role is based in the National Office of one of the most effective, respected and influential trade unions, The Maritime Union of Australia. The role reports to and is the primary support for the Deputy National Secretary.

Your excellent communication skills will provide a good basis upon which you will be contributing to:

- managing the Deputy National Secretarys schedule and providing preparatory briefings;

- managing the information flow in respect to the portfolio of national and international responsibilities;

- reviewing briefing papers and highlighting relevant issues;

- undertaking research in matters relevant to the teams priorities and commitments;

- managing the logistics of the portfolio of work;

- maintaining all information in an organised and accessible system;

- maintaining relevant information on the website.

To be considered for this role, you will require an undergraduate degree and a minimum of 3 years experience in an office support role at a senior level.

Your exceptional administrative skills, advanced computer literacy, including dictaphone transcription, adaptability and flexibility will be the basis upon which expected outputs in an often rapidly changing environment can be met.

Your proactive and organised approach, demonstrating a sound work ethic and ability to prioritise and plan in a busy office environment, will ensure that the team delivers quality and timely outputs and is administered efficiently and effectively.

A demonstrated empathy with the labour movement would be advantageous.

A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience, will be offered to the successful candidate.

The MUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The applicant must be a permanent resident and able to work in Australia.

For additional information, including Role Description, please contact Trisha Hurley (0419 528 413)

Applications should be forwarded to: recruit@mua.org.au

COB 30 September 2009

Trisha Hurley

0419 528 413

recruit@mua.org.au

mua.org.au