AddressCreating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) now has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Officer to join our team within the Academy.
- Full-time; continuing
- Based at the Townsville Bebegu Yumba caumpus, Douglas.
- Remuneration is at HEWL 10A: $127,331 per annum plus up to 17% employer superannuation contributions.
WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH IN THE ROLE
In this role you will deliver strategic advice, high level business and stakeholder management and executive support to the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academy and other members of the Academy Executive in an environment that values respect, excellence and delivering a sustainable future for the people of the Tropics.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
As a qualified professional with demonstrated experience in business and strategic planning and coordinating complex organisational objectives, you will support the delivery of successful outcomes for the Academy, in alignment to the University’s strategic intent.
With a high-level of communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and an ability to influence and negotiate with varying levels of stakeholders within the University, Government bodies, industry and community networks, you will support decision making through the provision of research and analysis developing briefing papers and submissions in the field of education and research. You will inform complex decision making and policy development, coordinate executive level business activities, events and projects, and provide evaluations of outcomes against objectives to inform future business operations. This exciting opportunity provides a broad scope of activity within a unique academic and business setting.
WHY JCU?
Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other exclusive benefits including;
- A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
- 5 weeks of annual recreation leave
- 15 days of paid sick/personal/carers leave per year
- Attractive options for salary packaging
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate discount on health insurance premiums
- Well-equipped campus facilities including cafes and sporting fitness.
HOW TO APPLY
Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Click on Apply to be taken to the JCU website and submit your application online – vacancy Reference Number 18905.
Applications close 19 May 2024 at 11:59 PM.
James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet the role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.
