Executive Assistant to head of Broken Hill UDRH at GDG on Campus | University of Sydney

Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

89755.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative support, Diary management, Email management, Meeting coordination, Stakeholder engagement, Project coordination, Document preparation, Microsoft Office Suite, Time management, Prioritization, Communication skills, Discretion, Problem solving, Logistics management

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Full time, fixed term until 30 September 2026, located at Broken Hill, NSW Step into a role where your organisational skills directly support the education of tomorrow’s rural health workforce Base Salary $ $89,755 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health (BHUDRH), part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health, is committed to improving health outcomes in rural and remote communities through education, research, and strong local partnerships. Based in Broken Hill, the BHUDRH plays a vital role in supporting clinical education and training for students across multiple health disciplines. Working closely with NSW Health, partner universities, and local stakeholders, the BHUDRH contributes to building a sustainable rural health workforce and enhancing healthcare delivery across Far West New South Wales. This is a dynamic and community-connected environment where the Executive Assistant provides essential support to the Head of School and executive team, helping to coordinate operations, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and ensure the smooth running of key activities across the School. Key Responsibilities: provide high-level administrative support to the Head of School and executive team, including diary and email management, meeting coordination, and agenda preparation support the organisation of school events, visits, and external stakeholder engagements assist with travel and accommodation arrangements, purchasing requests, and University systems processes collaborate with campus support officers and staff to manage accommodation, logistics, and student placement agreements conduct ad hoc research, document preparation, and coordination of project-related tasks as required act as a central point of contact for internal and external inquiries, maintaining professionalism and discretion at all times About You You are a highly organised, proactive, and adaptable Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You bring a solutions-focused approach, anticipate needs, and manage competing priorities with professionalism and discretion. You will also demonstrate: proven experience providing high-level administrative or executive support, ideally in a tertiary, health, or complex organisational setting exceptional organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills strong attention to detail, resilience, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and confidence across multiple systems and platforms flexibility, responsiveness, and a collaborative team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to support broader team activities as needed Please note that this role is full time based in the office. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 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. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Germinarios, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.medandhealth@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 10 May 2026 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. 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Responsibilities

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Head of School and executive team, including diary management and meeting coordination. They also facilitate stakeholder engagement, manage logistics, and assist with project-related tasks to ensure smooth school operations.