Executive Assistant to CFO | Hybrid, Strategic Support

University of New South Wales; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

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Additional leave over Christmas

Discounts

Job summary

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer. This role is essential for coordinating complex calendars, preparing briefing notes, and managing confidential information across UNSW Finance.

Based at the Kensington Campus, you will contribute to timely decision making and the smooth operation of the Office of the CFO, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to deliver strategic

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting senior executives with high-quality operational and management support.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; build effective professional relationships.
• Autonomy and teamwork; ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in report preparation and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior executive and administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
• Manage a complex diary and prioritise key appointments and reporting timelines for the CFO.
• Prepare background information, briefing notes, minutes, reports and presentations.
• Exercise discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Manage Finance administrative tasks including onboarding, IT service requests, and shared resources.
• Drive and coordinate projects and ad hoc programs on behalf of the CFO or Office of the CFO.
• Coordinate training and workshops across Finance and liaise with stakeholders.
• Support governance meetings chaired by the CFO and ensure technology needs for virtual sessions.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the CFO.
• Oversee administrative practices to optimise efficiency and quality.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Office 365/Teams

Discretion/confidentiality

Communications

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Tools

Office 365

Job description

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer. This role is essential for coordinating complex calendars, preparing briefing notes, and managing confidential information across UNSW Finance.

Based at the Kensington Campus, you will contribute to timely decision making and the smooth operation of the Office of the CFO, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to deliver strategic