Full time, fixed term 12 months at Camperdown Key Executive Assistant role at Sydney School of Public Health Base Salary $ 99,455 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity Join the Leaders in Global Health and Cancer ControlFounded in 1930, the Sydney School of Public Health is Australia's first and leading school in public health, dedicated to addressing the world's most pressing health challenges. Each day, our researchers and graduates are tackling global health issues and striving to improve equity in communities both locally and around the world.
At the forefront of cancer control, Professor Karen Canfell and her team play a pivotal role in supporting policy, practice and decision-making for innovative cancer solutions. Their groundbreaking work has led to the transformation of Australia's National Cervical Screening Program, which transitioned to HPV testing in 2017, positioning Australia as the first country expected to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health issue.
Professor Canfell's team also leads Compass, Australia's largest-ever clinical trial with 76,000 women— the first trial worldwide to assess cervical screening in an HPV-vaccinated population. Through her leadership, we're shaping the future of cancer control both domestically and internationally.
A key partner in the WHO Cervical Cancer Elimination Modelling Consortium (CCEMC), the team's work on the economic benefits and impact of cervical cancer elimination is cited in the World Health Organization's strategic plan.
Our team is recruiting a number of roles, suiting individuals with a strong understanding of the domestic and global cancer research and implementation ecosystem, in particular in the prevention, screening and early detection domains of cervical cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal, prostate and/or pancreatic cancer, and with experience contributing to the design, analysis, reporting and delivery of high-quality cancer control research, epidemiological, health services and implementation initiatives.
Your key responsibilities will be to: Provide high level professional executive support and manage the general day to day operational and administrative activity of Professor Karen Canfell and team.
Respond to enquiries in person, by phone and email to internal and external parties to the University.
Identify and prioritise strategic and operational significance of incoming enquiries and correspondence, determine level of response required, and obtain additional information as necessary.
Facilitate the flow of information on behalf of the executive, including gathering background information and dissemination of information.
Manage the drafting, reviewing, and formatting of correspondence and reports ensuring all documentation is available when needed.
Manage complex local, interstate, and international travel arrangements in compliance with university policies and procedures.
Manage expenditure and payment processing ensuring correct allocation and reconciliation of paperwork.
Undertake other duties and projects appropriate within the classification level as required.
About you Experience supporting busy leaders in their research, implementation and philanthropic endeavours.
Experience supporting engagement with cancer leaders and stakeholders within academia, practice (clinicians), as well as policymakers and WHO, UN and other global bodies.
A strong understanding of cancer patients and populations, and in-depth knowledge of research methodologies.
Experience in maintaining strong work relationships and dealing effectively with a range of client groups (academic, senior management, support staff and managers and external individuals and groups).
Strong diary management experience.
Proven experience in managing purchasing and invoicing.
Significant executive assistant or administrative experience.
Proven administration experience and in the development and improvement of administrative processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including advanced stakeholder skills.
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.
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