Executive Assistant

• Full time, continuing  
• Unique opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join the University of Sydney to support the ongoing External Engagement initiatives
• Base Salary $95K + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

We have a fantastic and unique opportunity for an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant with an events background. As the Executive Assistant, you will provide the full suite of executive support services, ensuring the specific needs and day to day requirements of the Executive Director, External Engagement are managed in a highly efficient and effective manner. Alongside your executive assistance expertise, your events coordination skills will be deployed encompassing responsibilities such as manage all events’ communications, organise visual aid for presentations, liaise with relevant University functions for event delivery and oversee the events.

About you

• proven experience in a similar role with wide-ranging diplomacy, event management and executive administration experience
• strong analytical and communication skills, to influence key internal and external stakeholders within the University community
• proven ability to be flexible, adapt to changing circumstances and environments and navigate through ambiguity
• proven ability to conceptualise, develop, implement and review objectives and strategies involving high level liaison with internal and external client areas
• highly developed stakeholder management skills and professionalism in collaborating with senior leadership
• excellent ability to think strategically, anticipate trends and provide high level advice
• an agile and flexible approach that is able to pivot and contribute to overall team success.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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 . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

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 Riviera Son Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected].

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Wednesday 08 May 2024 11:59 PM