Executive Officer, Sydney Future Students

• Full time, continuing opportunity within Sydney Future Students 

• Key role providing strategic support and advice to the Associate Vice-President, Sydney Future Students 

• Base Salary range $135,820 to $143,310 + 17% superannuation   

  

 

About the opportunity  

 

Sydney Future Students (SFS) is responsible for domestic and international student recruitment and admissions, collaborating and advising faculties on commencing enrolment settings, widening participation and outreach, global mobility, and international articulation and partnership agreements.   

 

The Executive Officer, Sydney Future Students, provides strategic advice and project and executive administration experience to support the Associate Vice-President, Sydney Future Students, ensuring efficient and effective implementation of key initiatives and strategic projects across the area. The incumbent will use their research and writing skills plus extensive project management expertise to support the Associate Vice-President, Sydney Future Students, on various strategic projects.  

 

Your key responsibilities will be to 

• provide strategic support and sound advice to the Associate Vice-President, Sydney Future Students, and the SFS Executive, consulting on strategic priorities within the area  

• prepare and present discussion papers on a broad range of issues, including appropriate and relevant analysis, business strategy, and final recommendations. 

• design and lead projects to meet objectives, including supporting team members in defining project concepts, phases, objectives, work activities and tasks, timing, milestones, and deliverables. 

• implement collaborative communication strategies and plans designed to meet the key information requirements and needs of internal and external stakeholders to the University. 

 

About you 

• significant experience working as an Executive Officer at the highest level in a large, complex organisation 

• experience project managing multiple work streams, or working on large complex projects to meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes and effectively deliver results 

• effective managing a diverse group of key stakeholders on large or complex projects and the ability to develop/ cultivate productive relationships with industry providers and key users 

• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with a variety of matters 

• strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills together with effective leadership and people management skills. 

 

 

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 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.  

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, 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 support filling out this application, please contact Kristy Fairweather, Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected]  

 

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