• Hawthorn location

• Hybrid working – 3 in, 2 WFH

• 17% super

• Permanent full-time

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**.**
 
About the role:

You will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic insights into the higher education sector and supporting informed decision-making;

• Undertaking research and analysis of emerging issues, trends and opportunities;

• Preparing high-quality briefing papers, reports, submissions, presentations and executive communications;

• Managing and coordinating significant projects, change initiatives and legislative reporting requirements;

• Monitoring risks, issues, priorities and deliverables across the portfolio;

• Supporting governance processes and senior committees;

• Building strong relationships across academic, professional and external stakeholder groups; and

• Representing senior executives on committees and cross-functional initiatives.

About you:

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

You will bring:

• Significant experience supporting senior executives in a strategic or operational capacity;

• Strong MS Office Suite skills including preparation of presentations and collation of documentation;

• Strong strategic, analytical and conceptual capability;

• The ability to influence, negotiate and build effective relationships with senior and diverse stakeholders; and

• The confidence to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and navigate a complex environment.

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.
 
Interviews will commence immediately so please apply now and good luck.

How to Apply:
 
Please submit your resume in Word format via the APPLY buttons.
 
Job number 46507.
 
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