Overview
Executive Assistant and Project Officer, Head of School – Full-time fixed-term contract until December.
Base Salary starting from $103,185 + 17% superannuation.
Responsibilities
Provide broad, high-level professional executive support to the Head of School and effectively manage the general day-to-day office operations and administration activity.
Build and manage effective working rapport with key stakeholders and staff across the University.
Provide project office support for delivery of school projects.
Provide school-specific administration services and support.
Facilitate ongoing communication with a broad range of stakeholders, proactively addressing any concerns and collaborating with team members to continuously improve stakeholder relations.
Manage the general day-to-day administration activities for the Head of School, ensuring quality application of and compliance with University administration policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Skills
Demonstrated experience with diary management and front-line interaction with visitors.
Relevant bachelor's degree.
Excellent time-management skills, ability to prioritise workload to meet multiple deadlines and maintain attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience handling a wide range of enquiries and providing excellent customer service.
Proactive and positive approach to problem solving and process improvement.
Excellent skills in Microsoft suite of products.
Experience with project or event coordination.
Employment Details
Full-time, fixed-term contract until December.
Sponsorship / 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.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks and the satisfactory maintenance of relevant clearances and background check requirements.
Diversity & Inclusion
At the University of Sydney, we are committed to creating a 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, and 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+.
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer.
How to Apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your dashboard.
Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Yazigi, Recruitment Operations by email.
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