Executive Manager to the Advancement Portfolio

Be the strategic force behind a high-performing leadership team

Are you ready to step into a pivotal role that blends strategic influence, operational excellence, and executive partnership? Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, the Executive Manager functions as a key advisor to the Vice-President (Advancement) and senior leadership team.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of the Advancement Portfolio by driving strategic initiatives, enhancing governance and compliance, and acting as a trusted advisor and operational leader. You'll be at the heart of decision-making, ensuring the Portfolio runs smoothly, efficiently, and with purpose.

🌟 What You'll Do

As the Executive Manager, you will:

• Act as a strategic advisor to the Vice-President and senior leaders, providing high-level insights, analysis, and recommendations.
  
• Lead executive communications, drafting complex briefings, submissions, and correspondence that influence key stakeholders.
  
• Drive Portfolio-wide initiatives, from strategy implementation to process innovation and continuous improvement.
  
• Oversee governance, compliance, and risk, ensuring the Portfolio meets its audit and regulatory obligations.
  
• Manage key projects, applying your analytical and project management skills to deliver results.

🧠 About You

You're a natural leader and strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence. You thrive in complex environments and are known for your diplomacy, discretion, and ability to get things done.

You bring:

• Proven experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
  
• Strong people leadership skills and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with integrity.
  
• Advanced communication skills, with a talent for crafting compelling reports, briefings, and strategic documents.
  
• A sharp analytical mind and a track record of delivering impactful projects.
  
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.

🌱 Your Future Starts Here

This role is ideal for ambitious professionals looking to step into future leadership roles such as Executive Director or Chief of Staff. You'll gain unparalleled exposure to executive decision-making, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership.

Join a university that values trust, accountability and excellence and help shape the future of advancement.

How to apply
Intending applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position and for recruitment-related enquiries, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sarah Scott, Recruitment Partner (Advancement Portfolio), at [email protected] or on 0481476329

Along with your application please write a covering letter outlining your interest and relevant experience

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.

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.

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CLOSING DATE: Sunday 15th June 2025

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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