• Full time, continuing position with the University of Sydney
  
• Opportunity to provide professional executive support services for the Sydney Policy Lab
  
• Base Salary from $99,455 + 17% superannuation
  

About the opportunity

As the Executive Assistant, you will provide the full suite of professional executive support services in a timely and effective manner, ensuring the specific needs and day to day requirements of the Director of Sydney Policy Lab are managed in a highly efficient and effective manner. As the first point of contact for the Director, this role requires client service skills, tact, and diplomacy as well as extensive administrative and organisational skills to manage a high volume of activity. Utilising your experience providing executive support, you will manage and prioritise matters brought to the Sydney Policy Lab to support the Director in enabling policy influence and impact.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide broad, high level professional executive support to the Director and effectively manages the general day to day Sydney Policy Lab operations and administration activity
  
• build and manage effective working rapport with key stakeholders and staff across the University and with external stakeholders
  
• provide Sydney Policy Lab-specific administration services and support
  
• manage the general day to day operations and administration activities for the Director of the Sydney Policy Lab
  
• ensure quality application of, and compliance with, University administration policies and procedures.
  

About you

• tertiary qualifications in business and/or relevant business administration experience
  
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
  
• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes
  
• demonstrated ability to plan and deliver small projects and ensure deadlines are met
  
• previous experience working in the higher education/tertiary sector or at a complex, multi-faceted organisation.
  

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

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.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kale Claffey Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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