Executive Assistant

• Employment Type: Continuing
• Remuneration: $106k-$115k+ 17% Super & leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)

About UNSWUNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter.

This role is based within the newly created Global Division. Global is responsible for developing and implementing our global engagement and internationalisation strategy ensuring UNSW retains our position as Australia’s Global University and developing existing international links to maximise UNSW’s contributions across the world and its reputation as a university contributing to education, research serving society.

Why your Role MattersAs the Executive Assistant you will act as the first point of contact for our Global Division and provide high-level, executive support services to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Global, the Pro-Vice Chancellor International and senior colleagues in this area.

Offering high level administrative and logistical support, you will bring a proactive approach to coordinating and managing the senior leaders’ calendar, emails, meetings, and committee activities, prioritising tasks and aiding in response preparation.

Who you are: We’re looking for a confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills to build trusted working relationships across the University. As an analytical thinking and natural problem-solver, you’ll provide advanced administrative and logistical support to enable the Division in furthering their strategic goals that delivers our mission on the global stage. You will hold existing executive support experience alongside:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate and liaise effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
• Superior written communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced and a commitment proactive service.
• High level organisational skills with proven ability to use initiative, establish competing priorities and sometimes competing deadlines.
• Advanced level of computer literacy across Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated experience supporting projects and initiatives.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description found on Jobs@UNSW.

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before 7 March by 11:55pm. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include: 

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: ***************@unsw.edu.au  (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.