Opportunity

Join the Office of the Vice President (Finance and Technology) and the Office of the Vice President (Enterprise and Campus Operations) in a pivotal Executive Assistant role supporting two senior University leaders. The role requires exceptional organisational skills, sound judgement, and proactive support to keep complex executive priorities on track.

Key Responsibilities

- Managing complex executive calendars, meetings, travel and competing priorities across two Vice President portfolios.
- Coordinating correspondence, documentation, briefings and key deliverables with accuracy and discretion.
- Supporting governance activities, portfolio events and executive projects while maintaining effective office systems.
- Building productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless executive operations.

What you will bring

You are an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a busy environment where no two days are the same. Highly organised and self‑motivated, you work independently, anticipate executive needs and manage competing priorities. Your professionalism, discretion and ability to build trusted relationships enable senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities.

Required Qualifications

- Demonstrated experience providing executive‑level administrative support, ideally to senior executives.
- Proven experience managing complex calendars, meetings, travel arrangements and executive correspondence.
- Exceptional organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,



including preparing professional documents and correspondence.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and confidence to adopt new technologies and AI‑enabled administrative tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within a large, complex organisation such as a university or public sector environment is advantageous. If you do not have this experience but believe you are a solid fit, you are still encouraged to apply.

Benefits & Salary

- Full‑time, continuing (permanent)
- Location: Lismore, NSW 2480 (relocation assistance available)
- HEW Level 6. Base salary ranges from $95,961 – $105,250 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. Total remuneration package up to $123,143.

Application Deadline and Eligibility

Applications close 11:30pm AEST 2 August 2026. Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency, or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available.

EEO Statement

Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate. For any support through the recruitment process, reach out to

Name: Ms Paola Bolzicco, Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor

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