Executive Officer (HEO 8)

• Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples and UniSA employees only
• Full-time (1.0 FTE), continuing position based in UniSA International Directorate at 101 Currie Street
• Salary: $104,143 - $117,307 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role 

The Executive Officer is a key professional leader providing high level executive and project management services to the UniSA International Directorate leadership team. Reporting directly to the PVC: International, you will offer strategic advice, manage key initiatives and projects, and implement effective business approaches to support the achievement of the UniSA International Directorate’s strategic and operational objectives. 
 
About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous, and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Core Responsibilities 

• Provide sound expert advice, research and critical analysis into the development and implementation of strategy, policy and planning for the UniSA International Directorate
• Develop, implement, monitor and report on strategic, operational and project plans to inform decision making  and to support the achievement of organisational objectives
• Provide expert input and high level executive support to the PVC International in the implementation and roll-out of the University International Plan

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing or a related field or equivalent demonstrable skills and experience in a complex service orientated international business environment and culturally diverse organization.
• Exceptional communication skills including demonstrated experience writing briefing papers, complex business cases, and presentations for a wide range of audiences 
• Proven analytical and research skills including ability to work with complex data sets, to bring together relevant information and provide insightful and innovative advice 
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading and managing complex projects through to completion on time and within budget

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as: 

• Access to great personal development opportunities 
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
• Flexible working conditions including 40% working from home
• Work Life flexibility including working from home, family responsibility leave and individual flexibility agreements
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees 
• Corporate health insurance 
• A variety of leave arrangements

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results. 

How to Apply 

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.  
 
Please address your cover letter to Andrew Sarunic, Manager: Recruitment Central.  For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 5030. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Thursday 23 March 2023 

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 

To be eligible to apply for internal positions, you must either identify as an Australian Aboriginal Person, or be a current UniSA continuing, fixed-term or casual staff member at the time the position is advertised and have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of the appointment.

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UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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