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 for a Executive Officer who has:

• a postgraduate qualification in business administration or related field with relevant experience in business administration and/or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
• demonstrated experience in the supervision, training, mentoring and performance management of staff; and experience managing and resolving a diverse range of HR issues
• the 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
• excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, relationship building and influencing skills together with high level of tact, diplomacy and discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• demonstrated ability to translate and implement strategic changes into local operational practices that enhance the work area’s administrative function
• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes.

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A HYBRID ROLE REQUIRING A MINIMUM OF FOUR DAYS PER WEEK WORKING ON CAMPUS.

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Your key responsibilities will be to:

• initiate and manage the implementation of operational plans and policy
• ensure compliance with University research, student, ethics and external legislative/regulatory policies and procedures
• provide effective general management of operational and administrative systems, processes and programs to meet these requirements in alignment with University research, education, internal school communications, and legislative/regulatory requirements
• ensure a safe working environment for all staff and students