Background: 

The primary purpose of this position is to deliver professional and efficient administration support to the Director’s office. The officer will serve as the first point of contact for Management, member bodies of the FNU, government agencies, and the general public. This position requires exceptional communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to fostering positive relationships with all stakeholders.

Person Specification: 

Essential:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field with at least 2 years of experience in a similar role.

Desirable:

• Excellent organising, planning and coordinating skills. Proven ability to multi-task, high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving time management, negotiation and administrative skills with high attention to detail.
• Significant experience in providing administration functions in a fast-moving environment. Self-starter able to prioritise and manage a diverse and demanding workload within tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse and demanding workload within tight deadlines.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner. Ability to work with flexible hours. Effective communication skills, both in writing and in person.

Salary: FJD30,720 plus 10% superannuation

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Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
3. vacancy2@fnu.ac.fj : For other queries regarding the advertised position, expression of interest or FNU careers.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.