Are you a proactive and dynamic professional looking for a role that combines passion and purpose? We're looking for someone with drive and ambition to support our high performing team.

• A full time, continuing position to provide executive support to up to 3 Directors in the Advancement Portfolio.
  
• Located at Camperdown/Darlington Campus.
  
• Starting salary of $103,185 base plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.

About the opportunity
Sitting within our Operations team and reporting into our Executive Officer, this position will provide professional support services for up to 3 Directors in the Advancement Portfolio. This role will work as part of a team of 3 other Executive Assistants supporting the Portfolio... Do you thrive working in a role where you can use tact, sensitivity, diplomacy and attention to detail while displaying your superior administrative, interpersonal and client services skills?

This position would suit someone who is career driven and has future aspirations to expand their capabilities for roles such as Executive Officer or Office Manager.

About you
The University values trust, accountability and excellence. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for an Executive Assistant who can demonstrate:

• Experience in providing executive support services to leadership.
  
• Effective time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
  
• Proficiency in business systems and computer software packages.
  
• Professionalism, diplomacy and tact when dealing with confidential information.
  
• Excellent attention to detail and sound judgement skills.
  
• Ability to determine the strategic or operational significance of incoming enquiries and correspondence and prioritise accordingly.
  
• Analytical curiosity with well-developed problem-solving skills.
  
• Most importantly a true desire to go above and beyond.

About us
This is an exciting time to support the most successful fundraising team in Australia. The Advancement team at the University of Sydney is one of the most successful fundraising programs in Australian higher education. Having completed the nation's first $1BN fundraising campaign and embarking on the next, the team is not only the finest performing, but its success also facilitates the largest real-world impact that philanthropic giving makes possible.

Since our inception 175 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach philanthropy and underpin our long-term strategy for excellence and growth. We're Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 8000 academic and non-academic staff who support over 70,000 students.

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.

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. In your cover letter, please ensure you respond to our key bullet-points under our 'About you' section.

Closing Date
11:59pm, Sunday 3rd August 2025

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sarah Scott, Recruitment Partner by email to [email protected]

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