Executive Officer – Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Leadership and Engagement)
Position: Executive Officer
Location: University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales
Pay Range: A$138,882 – A$145,495 per annum (base salary) plus 17% superannuation.
Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term, 12 months (backfill coverage).
About the Role
The Executive Officer is responsible for providing high-level executive support, project management, reporting, and select governance support to the PVC (ILE) across a wide range of portfolio areas.
The position advises the PVC (ILE) and the Director, Strategy and Operations on critical and emerging issues, new initiatives and policy/regulatory matters, makes recommendations, and leads the implementation of plans.
The role also assists with operational and administrative management of the Office of the PVC (ILE), including supervising the PVC (ILE)'s executive assistant.
About You
You are a highly skilled and experienced professional with a strong record of achievement in providing executive support, strategic project management, and governance ideally within the university sector.
Your tact, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills enable you to build relationships and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Your excellent oral and written communication skills allow you to draft complex correspondence, reports, and other documents with precision and clarity.
Other key skills include:
Strong strategic planning and analytical thinking
Excellent time management and ability to respond to changing priorities
Understanding of Indigenous cultural protocols and commitment to cultural safety
Responsibilities
Provide high-level, proactive executive support to the PVC (ILE) – management of complex correspondence and preparation of high-quality documentation such as briefings, speech notes, submissions, position papers and presentations for senior leaders and external organisations.
Supervise and provide daily direction to the Executive Assistant, including managing priorities, annual work planning and performance management.
Provide strategic support and project management for initiatives directed by the Director, Strategy and Operations and the PVC (ILE).
Undertake internal strategic reporting to UTS committees and external reporting to the Federal Government, Universities Australia and other bodies on Indigenous education, research and employment outcomes.
Assist in drafting and editing complex documents such as business cases and proposals.
Provide secretariat support to PVC (ILE) committees and working groups, including agenda preparation, meeting paper collation, minute taking, action-list maintenance and liaising with stakeholders.
Assist in ensuring smooth management of office operations and resources, including compliance with UTS policies and procedures.
Application Documents
Download the following documents (file names must include "IRC" and your name):
Full details of the application process
A copy of the position statement
Information on remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions
How to Apply
Please click the Apply link to be taken to the UTS website.
Please have all required documents ready before starting your application.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway, please contact the UTS Recruitment Team.
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