Full time, fixed term until 17/01/2025 Use your extensive administrative experience to support the operational and administrative functions provided within the School of Social and Political Sciences HEO 6 Base Salary $9 9,455 - $ 107,216 + 17% superannuation and annual leave loading A bout the opportunity The School of Social and Political Sciences (SPSS) is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant and Project Officer to be the first point of contact representing the Head of School (HoS).
This vital position provides the full suite of professional executive support services, including managing and prioritising matters bought to the Head of School's Office, diary management, responding to enquiries, and drafting correspondence and presentations. Further, this position provides the opportunity to work in a flexible workplace setting, allowing for a greater work/life balance.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
provide broad, high level professional executive support to the HoS, enabling the HoS to fulfil their academic and faculty management accountabilities in a professional, efficient and effective manner
coordinate general day to day operations and administration activities for the HoS
build and manage effective working relationships with key stakeholders and staff across the University
facilitate the flow of information on behalf on the HoS including distributing information
prioritise matters brought to the HoS and monitor agreed actions on behalf of the HoS.
About you excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in effectively handling a wide range of enquiries
excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes
advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, with extensive diary management experience
well-developed negotiation, conflict resolution, relationship building and influencing skills
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
administrative experience in a tertiary organisation, working knowledge of academic institutions, structures and the higher education sector.
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Sponsorship / work rights for Aust ralia Please note: V isa 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 th ese condition s , the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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