Full‐time, fixed term until April 2027 with possibility of extension.
Base Salary starting from $103,185 + 17% superannuation.
About the opportunity
Located at the Westmead Applied Research Centre within the University of Sydney we are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high‐level executive and administrative support to the Director of the Westmead Applied Research Centre, Clara Chow. The role involves managing day‐to‐day operations, coordinating communications and documentation, and ensuring efficient and professional support to enable the Director to meet strategic and operational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
* provide high‐level executive support to the director, managing day‐to‐day office operations and administrative activities
* manage incoming enquiries and correspondence, determine priorities, gather information, and ensure timely and professional responses
* draft and review correspondence, prepare reports and briefing notes, and coordinate meeting documentation and logistics
* manage complex diary scheduling and travel arrangements, including financial processing in line with university policies
* build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring professional and confidential communication
* facilitate the flow of information to support the director in making informed decisions
* undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required
About you
* bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of training and experience
* two to four years executive assistant or administrative experience, including diary management
* experience managing purchasing, invoicing, and financial administration processes
* advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and strong organisational and filing capabilities
* excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
* strong analytical, problem solving, and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Work Rights
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre‐employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre‐employment or background checks required for the role. Additionally, you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, sexual harm or gender‐based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+.
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