Job Description

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Hawthorn location
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Hybrid working – 3 in, 2 WFH
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17% super
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Permanent full-time
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An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Executive Officer / Senior Executive Support professional to provide strategic, governance and operational support to a senior executive portfolio within a leading higher education organisation.

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About the role

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You will be responsible for:

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Providing strategic insights into the higher education sector and supporting informed decision-making;
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Undertaking research and analysis of emerging issues, trends and opportunities;
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Preparing high-quality briefing papers, reports, submissions, presentations and executive communications;
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Managing and coordinating significant projects, change initiatives and legislative reporting requirements;
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Monitoring risks, issues, priorities and deliverables across the portfolio;
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Supporting governance processes and senior committees;
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Building solid relationships across academic, professional and external stakeholder groups; and
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Representing senior executives on committees and cross-functional initiatives.
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About you





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We are looking for an accomplished executive support professional, with proven ability driving strategy and stakeholder relationships.

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You will bring:

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Significant experience supporting senior executives in a strategic or operational capacity;
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Strong MS Office Suite skills including preparation of presentations and collation of documentation;
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Solid strategic, analytical and conceptual capability;
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The ability to influence, negotiate and build effective relationships with senior and diverse stakeholders; and
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The confidence to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and navigate a complex workplace.
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This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working at a strategic level, solving complex problems and making a genuine contribution to organisational priorities, rather than simply providing traditional executive support.

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We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

📌 Executive Officer Higher Education Victoria
🏢 u&u. Recruitment Partners
📍 Victoria