Executive Officer

• Full time, continuing position. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the Faculty of Science

• Opportunity to join the leadership team at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES)

• Base Salary $111,966 – $126,271 p.a. (HEO8) + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

Working in a large complex school, the Executive Officer provides high-level strategic advice and operational support to the School Manager and Head of School on the delivery of core education, research and operational services to achieve the School mission and objectives.

This position is one of two Executive Officers in SOLES who work closely together to fulfil the responsibilities and accountabilities of the position, with each assigned specific areas of focus: Executive Officer (Education and Research) and Executive Officer (Operations and Projects). We are currently seeking applications from highly-motivated individuals with experience leading teams to deliver high-quality education and/or research support to fill the vacancy for the Executive Officer (Education and Research).

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide strategic planning, policy advice and support
• manage communications and relationships with key stakeholders
• provide effective leadership and management guidance and support to staff
• manage the efficient utilisation and deployment of resources
• oversee governance and key compliance requirements, including WHS
• manage ad-hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

To learn more about the School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES), click here

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking an Executive Officer who has:

• demonstrated leadership experience in the supervision, training, mentoring, and performance management of staff

• the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound  judgement

• demonstrated ability to translate and implement strategic changes into local operational practices

• strong relationship building and influencing skills, as well as negotiation and conflict resolution skills and the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality

• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes.

• working knowledge of various software programs and systems such as Student Management Systems, Learning Management Systems, Timetabling, PowerBi reporting dashboards, Content Management Systems, Travel, Expense and Purchasing Systems.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

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.  

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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 Simon Drew, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources at [email protected]

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Applications Close

Tuesday 18 October 2022 11:59 PM