Executive Assistant
The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and organisational support to the Vice Presidents of Student Experience and People & Talent. The role involves managing complex diaries, coordinating travel, preparing executive-level documents and communications, and serving as a key point of contact to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and support the delivery of strategic priorities.
Accountabilities
Provide confidential administrative and executive support to the VPs.
Manage complex calendars, travel arrangements, conference bookings, and accommodation.
Prepare detailed travel itineraries, agendas, briefing materials and background research for meetings.
Draft and edit reports, presentations, speeches, submissions and other professional correspondence.
Continuously improve administrative systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Liaise professionally with the TGE Executive Team, internal stakeholders, and external representatives including dignitaries.
Coordinate national meetings, events, and teleconferences, including logistics, minutes and action tracking.
Record, transcribe and distribute accurate minutes and meeting outcomes.
Qualifications
Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline (preferred).
Significant previous experience supporting a senior executive.
Extensive diary management and full itinerary travel scheduling experience.
Experience in implementing and maintaining document management and control systems.
Demonstrated experience in the preparation of agendas and minutes.
Advanced MS Office skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Exceptional organisational skills and commitment to detail.
Highly developed time and project-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects, including events and functions.
Strong verbal communication, interpersonal and public-relations skills suitable for interaction with senior management, staff, the public, dignitaries and representatives from other organisations in the AMEA Region.
Salary & Benefits
Pay Range:
$95,******/yr – $110,******/yr (base pay). This range is provided by Torrens University Australia and may vary based on skills and experience.
Benefits include:
Join an Australian company owned by Strategic Education Inc., listed on NASDAQ.
Flexible working conditions – remote work and on-campus options.
Supportive and collaborative culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Job Details
Position: Permanent Full-time
Location: Surry Hills campus, Sydney
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Administrative and Education
Industry: Higher Education
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Application Process
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for confidential support. Torrens University Australia has a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure to assist throughout recruitment.
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