Senior School Officer

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a leading multi-campus university in Western Australia serving communities nationally and internationally. For 18 years in a row, ECU has achieved a 5 (out of 5 star) star rating for teaching quality in the Good Universities Guide (GUG). ECU is ranked in the Top 400 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025.

The School of Business and Law is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, held by less than 6% of Business Schools in the world, and develops industry-ready graduates through high-quality teaching and learning experiences and engaged applied research. The School offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, executive education, and research degrees designed to give students relevant theory, practical work experience and critical employability skills.

The School of Business and Law ranks well across several respected indicators. In 2025, the School’s Business and Economics discipline was ranked in the Top 300 on the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. In the 2024 Shanghai Rankings, the School’s Hospitality and Tourism Management discipline was ranked 41st in the world. In the 2024 Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Business Schools list, the School solidified its standing as a leader in business education, being named Australia’s ‘top-ranked business school for quality’.

As part of an exciting expansion plan, the School of Business and Law will move into the $853 million world-class facilities of the landmark ECU City Campus at Yagan Square in the Perth CBD in 2025. This state-of-the-art Business, Law, Creative Industries and Technology Campus will be where innovative thinkers, adaptive learners and global citizens meet to become the leaders of tomorrow. ECU’s CBD campus will bring together streams of teaching and research with unique synergies for growth and development. This is unequivocally the most exciting time of all to join the University as it embarks on this transformational journey.

The Role

This role will be primarily responsible for ensuring that staff within the School of Business and Law receive appropriate administrative and general support, with a focus on the School’s timetabling. This role will work closely with both academic and professional staff within the School to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly.

Experience in providing high-level administrative support within a large organisation;
High-level ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders;
Ability to organise and present information, views and concepts in a concise, understandable and interesting format for a variety of audiences;
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and outcomes by showing initiative and commitment towards the completion of predetermined objectives;
Knowledge of resources available across the system internally and externally, and the ability to work in a coordinated and integrated way recognising the key interdependencies for success;
Demonstrated high level of skills in using standard software and database packages, including MS Word, Excel, Access, Power BI, Outlook and Adobe Pro in particular document formatting and collation;
Experience providing high-level customer service across a range of tasks and duties.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work;
Undergraduate qualification in a relevant field would be an advantage.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

ECU is a smoke-free environment.

Benefits & Remuneration

This full time, ongoing position attract remuneration of $81,614 to $+0,6+1 pa plus up to 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to call Millie Carpenter on 6304 2716 or email: millie.carpenter@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Closing Date:
Applications close on Tuesday, 6 May at 11:30pm (AWST).

How to Apply

Please upload your resume along with a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing your suitability for the role.

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 reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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