Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer at GDG on Campus | University of Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

112628.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Executive Support, Organisational Skills, Communication Skills, WHS Compliance, Time Management, Diary Management, Customer Service, Document Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Problem Solving, Initiative, Judgement, Microsoft Office, Confidentiality, Administrative Systems

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Full time, fixed term opportunity until June 2027 Provide a full suite of professional executive support services to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Base Salary $112,628 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity Step into a pivotal role at the heart of the University’s financial leadership. This position offers a full suite of professional executive support services to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), ensuring the office runs with precision, discretion, and efficiency. As the first point of contact for the CFO, you’ll embody professionalism and tact, safeguarding confidentiality while delivering client-focused service. Furthermore, you will need exceptional organisational skills, deep executive support experience, and sharp business acumen, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the high standards of the CFO’s office and meeting the needs of stakeholders across the University. Your key responsibilities will be to: provide broad, high level professional executive support to the CFO and key executives of the FCO leadership team monitors and manages WHS compliance on behalf of the CFO for the Finance portfolio, including portfolio compliance documents for audits drafts and reviews correspondence, formats reports and other documentation, and coordinates briefing notes on specific issues where required for the CFO effectively manage the general day to day office operations and administration activities builds and manage effective working rapport with key stakeholders and staff across the University determine the strategic or operational significance of incoming enquiries and correspondence, and identify the critical arising actions develop and maintain effective administrative systems and practices, including general office support, document and records management, ensuring that all practices are compliant with the University’s policies and procedures develop and maintain effective administrative systems and practices, including general office support, document and records management, ensuring that all practices are compliant with the University’s policies and procedures. About you tertiary qualifications - in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of training and experience excellent executive level verbal and written communication skills, with experience in handling a wide range of enquiries and providing excellent customer service understanding maintenance of WHS and compliance in a large complex organisation 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 previous experience working in a large and complex, multi-faceted organisation proven time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, with extensive diary management experience. 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 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 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 Victoria Ford-Rogers Recruitment Operations by email to victoria.ford-rogers@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 Monday 17 November 2025 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. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. 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Responsibilities

Provide high-level executive support to the CFO and manage day-to-day office operations. Ensure compliance with WHS and maintain effective administrative systems.