Ref 1162/24 Executive Assistant, School of Law

• Full-Time, Ongoing Position based at the Parramatta South Campus
• Remuneration Package: $107,358 to $115,073 p.a.
• Work from home perks, flexible leave options, professional growth opportunities and much more

Full-time, Ongoing position
Parramatta South Campus

Join a friendly small team in the School of Law whose mission is social justice

About Western
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and economically significant region, Western Sydney. Boasting 12 campuses in Sydney and campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Surabaya, Indonesia – and more than 200,000 alumni, 50,000 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 13 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry. 

Unlock Your Potential at the School of Law
Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation in legal education? The School of Law is seeking a skilled Executive Assistant to join our vibrant community and support our mission of teaching, research, and community engagement.

About Us:
At the School of Law, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and innovation. With a research focus on Public and Constitutional Law, Human Rights, and Social Justice, we lead the way in addressing pressing legal issues. Our renowned Justice Clinic offers a hands-on clinical program, providing invaluable real-world experience to our students. We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including LLB, JD, combined LLB programs, and an LLM degree. Join us at our Parramatta and become part of our community of approximately 1,800 EFTSL.

About the Role:
As an Executive Assistant, you will play a vital role in the heart of our School, providing crucial support to the Dean and ensuring smooth operations. Acting as the primary point of contact, you will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong connections and facilitating effective communication. Your expertise in organisation, project management, and document editing will be essential in aligning actions with strategic initiatives. Elevate your career by contributing to impactful executive functions that shape the future of legal education.

Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities for this role include:

• Provide executive support to the Dean, ensuring seamless operations
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong connections
• Facilitate smooth communication between academic and professional staff
• Align actions with strategic initiatives to advance the Schools mission

About You:
To excel in this role, youll need:

• Extensive administrative experience in providing support at a senior level (relevant tertiary qualifications an advantage)
• Exceptional organisational, project, and time management skills
• Proficiency in executive-level report writing and document editing
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Teamwork, consultation, and facilitation skills

This is a full-time, ongoing position based at the Parramatta South campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required.  

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Please review the position description for further information.

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 6 - $107,358 to $115,073 p.a. (comprising Salary of $90,719 to $97,238 p.a., plus 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Ms Louella Almeida, School Manager via [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at [email protected] 

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Thursday 25 April 2024

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application. 

Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

Note - this is a re-advertised position. Previously applicants need not apply

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