Overview
Full-time, Ongoing, Joondalup and ECU City CampusOpen to candidates with relevant working rights
Office and Location
Office of DVC (Students and Education) — Full-time, Ongoing, Joondalup and ECU City Campus — $98,169 to $105,915 pa (HEW 6)
Edith Cowan University
About ECU
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA?
At ECU we're inspired by the achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education.
We are united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and to expand our impact through world-class research.
Embrace an chance to become part of something extraordinary.
About the Opportunity
The University is seeking to appoint an experienced, highly organised and professional Executive Officer with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, strong initiative, and excellent problem-solving abilities.
This role is well suited to a proactive individual who thrives in a varied and dynamic environment, with experience in a large organisation.
This role will support the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Indigenous) and the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching).
This is a diverse and rewarding role offering exposure to a broad range of strategic activities across the University.
About you
We are looking for a detail-oriented and adaptable professional with exceptional organisational skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
You will enjoy supporting senior leaders, building effective working relationships, and working collaboratively to advance the University's strategic and operational priorities.




An understanding of, or a willingness to develop knowledge of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, histories and perspectives, with the ability to engage and communicate in a culturally responsive and inclusive manner, is desirable.
The Executive Officer also undertakes a range of special projects and initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, event coordination, communications, and the preparation of reports and briefing materials.
Key Criteria – about the candidate
To be successful you will have experience in a similar executive support role and will demonstrate:
a thorough understanding in providing high-level executive support in a large organisation
the ability to work in a confidential environment, exercising sound judgement, tact and discretion
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
Understanding or willingness to develop cultural capability
Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we're committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees.
Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do.




Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits, including flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, wellbeing initiatives, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.
Contact and application process
Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Please contact Emily Gormly, Executive Officer, for more information.
Applications close Sunday, 2 August **** at 11:30pm AWST.
ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date and encourages applicants to submit their applications early.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.
ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with strategies to address underrepresentation.
We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith.
For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit ECU's Inclusive Workplace.
At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and employment process.
We actively encourage people with disability to apply.
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📌 Executive Officer (Western Australia)
🏢 Edith Cowan University
📍 Western Australia