About UTS

At UTS, we're a young, globally recognised university known for doing things differently. Based in the centre of Sydney, we work closely with industry, government, and the community to focus on outcomes that matter. Our strength lies in how we bring creativity, technology and innovation together to make a practical difference. We're Australia's leading young university and consistently sit within the top 100 universities globally, a reflection of the scale of our ambition and the contribution of our people. When you join UTS, you become part of a community that values inclusion, supports access to education, and works towards positive change in society.

About the Team

This role will support the Deputy Vice-Chancellor External Engagement & Partnerships. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement and Partnerships) is responsible for deepening and expanding UTS's relationships with the public and private sectors, and driving the development of partnerships, collaborations and ventures that create real value and impact. The External Engagement and Partnerships Division focuses on enhancing UTS's relationships and collaboration with the public and private sectors. Key functions include Industry Partnerships, Enterprise Learning, Entrepreneurship, Alumni and Advancement, and Marketing and Communications. It aims to provide a holistic, connected strategic approach to the university's interactions with the broader world, and to enable and support a culture of mutually beneficial collaboration with government, business and industry at all levels.

Job purpose

The Senior Executive Assistant provides high level, proactive executive support to a senior leader in the EEP division.



The role coordinates complex workflows, supports strategic priorities and enables effective decision making in a dynamic environment.

Detailed Description

Role responsibilities

Provide end to end executive support aligned to strategic priorities.

Manage complex diaries, meetings and associated logistics.

Coordinate briefings, correspondence, reports and presentations.

Support governance processes, committees and reporting cycles.

Coordinate projects, initiatives and cross portfolio activities.

Act as a central point of contact for complex and sensitive enquiries.

Skills, attributes and knowledge

Advanced organisational and prioritisation skills.

Solid written and interpersonal communication skills.

Sound judgement, discretion and problem -solving capability.

Ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.

Understanding of executive office operations and governance processes.

Experience

Experience providing senior executive level support in a complex organisation.

Experience coordinating workflows, projects or executive office functions.

Experience engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Degree level qualification or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Refer to the position description for more detail.
Remuneration/Salary

What We Offer

Base Salary Range: $109,014.00 - $120,596.00 (HEW7) plus 17% superannuation (pension)

The position is full time and will be made on a continuing basis.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

📌 Senior Executive Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 University Of Technology Sydney
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