Ref 002/25 Executive Assistant, School of BusinessWestern Sydney University Internal Applicants Only.To be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement.All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position as a secondment must have completed a minimum of 12 months' full-time continuous service to be eligible to apply for this role, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy.
The School of Business is looking for an energetic and high-performing professional to join the School's professional services team. The role represents an exciting opportunity to join and be a part of a world-class University and work with leading academics and professional staff to help deliver impactful teaching and research. If you are passionate about higher education and delivering meaningful student outcomes, please read on!
About the School of BusinessThe School of Business, accredited by AACSB, takes pride in educating students in an environment that is contemporary, challenging and adapted to a rapidly evolving work. We seek enthusiastic academics and professional staff to join our team. The School provides innovative business education to the Greater Western Sydney region and beyond. Our comprehensive programs are designed to lead to rewarding business careers in Australia and the global marketplace.
The School of Business is located at the Parramatta City, Bankstown and Campbelltown Campus precincts.
Why Your Role MattersThe Executive Assistant role is an important member of the School's Professional team and reports to the School Manager. The Executive Assistant provides high level administrative support to enable the school's executive function through the provision of quality support services to the Dean. The Executive Assistant is the first point of contact and liaison for both internal and external stakeholders seeking access to the Dean and Deputy Dean.
This position will provide and facilitate communications between both academic and professional staff within the School to ensure alignment with strategic initiatives.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position until January 2027 and will be based at Western's Parramatta City Campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required. Please review the position description for further information.
About YouWe are looking for a motivated and driven individual who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments. You bring tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or an equivalent combination of training and management experience in a large and complex organisation. You also have proven experience in executive settings, supporting executive and governance committees, and strong organisational, project, and time management skills to handle competing priorities and meet deadlines.
You are adept at handling high-volume workloads, exercising sound judgment when unexpected events arise, and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently. Your high-level skills across Office software programs – particularly spreadsheets, word processing, and databases – support your ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
Your well-developed written communication skills enable you to write, proofread, and provide editorial advice on executive-level reports and documents with precision. You communicate complex information clearly, facilitate discussions, and build strong working relationships. With high-level analytical and problem-solving skills, you can interpret, formulate and document complex information, take initiative, and make informed decisions to achieve successful outcomes. You exercise sound judgment in managing sensitive information, ensuring confidentiality at all times, and you consistently deliver work to a high standard, both independently and as part of a team.
If you are interested in developing expertise in higher education, then this is the role for you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the screening questions in your application. Don't miss this chance to work at Western Sydney University, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference!
Remuneration Package: HEW Level 6 $110,472 to $118,410 p.a. (comprising Salary of $93,350 to $100,058 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)
Position Enquiries: Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Ridwan Haq, School Manager, via email .Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Tiana Woodward, Senior Advisor Talent Acquisition, via email .
Closing Date: 8:30pm, Monday 27th January 2025Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility: You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at the time of application.
Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted. Start your application by clicking the "begin" button.Western Sydney University 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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