Executive Officer

• Effectively manage day-to-day administrative operations of the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
• Gain high level oversight of the Universitys academic portfolio and liaise with senior executive and management teams
• Contribute to key projects and process improvement initiatives

The role

• Continuing, Full time (0.8 FTE considered for the right candidate)
• Level 8 - $107,199 to $121,340 pa FTE (plus 17% superannuation)
• Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga

We are currently seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Officer to join our busy and dynamic Office. Reporting directly to the Director of Portfolio Strategy and Operations (Academic), the Executive Officer will play a pivotal role in providing high-level administrative support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). In addition to this, the successful candidate will be tasked with providing strategic, policy, and budget advice, as well as overseeing the day-to-day management of the Office.

About you

• Excellent organisational, analytical and influencing skills. Financial knowledge would be highly regarded
• High level communication (including strong report writing) and interpersonal skills appropriate for engaging with executive, academic and professional stakeholders
• Proven ability to work autonomously and in a team to meet multiple deadlines and balance competing priorities
• Ability to adapt to changing organisational and external environments

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Generous leave options
• Enjoy salary packaging and sacrifice options
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Support workplace giving to a range of charities or our Staff give program which funds student scholarships.

Visit our website to learn more about our great range of employee benefits.

About us

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic is responsible for the operations of the Faculties and Schools and for learning and teaching and student academic support services at Charles Sturt University: the Division of Learning and Teaching, the Division of Library Services, the Division of Student Success and the Office of Academic Quality and Standards. This includes responsibility for the course profile and, with Charles Sturt's Academic Senate, for course quality, learning and teaching quality, and academic integrity. The Office is also responsible for Charles Sturts Education Strategy (2030).

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and our participation as a member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To apply

Applicants are expected to apply online and provide a 1-2 page 'statement of suitability' demonstrating their skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (addressing the selection criteria in the position description). If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Clare Jonker | Director, Portfolio Strategy and Operations (Academic) | *******@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6338 6***

Closing Date: 11 pm, 1 April 2024