Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership Team

University of Newcastle; Hillvue; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher Education Worker Level 5 pay +

17% superannuation

Additional annual leave and leave load

Discounts on private health insurance,

Gym memberships

Job summary

The University of Newcastle is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Department of Rural Health’s Executive Management Team. This full-time, on-site role in Tamworth offers high-level administrative and operational support, coordinating schedules, travel, and key priorities in a fast-paced, diverse environment.

You will prepare reports, presentations, and materials, while building relationships with stakeholders across university, government, health, and community sectors.

Qualifications

• Senior administrative experience preferred.
• Ability to coordinate complex schedules and travel.
• Experience supporting executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with senior leaders, providing trusted executive support and contributing to the smooth operation of a dynamic and purpose-driven department.
• Coordinate complex schedules, meetings, travel arrangements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepare high-quality reports, correspondence, presentations and meeting materials that support informed decision-making and strategic outcomes.
• Build meaningful relationships with stakeholders across the University, government, health and community sectors.
• Contribute to operational, financial, research and project activities across the Department's work.
• Support onboarding and continuous administrative improvements to foster a positive workplace experience.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

The University of Newcastle is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Department of Rural Health’s Executive Management Team. This full-time, on-site role in Tamworth offers high-level administrative and operational support, coordinating schedules, travel, and key priorities in a fast-paced, diverse environment.

You will prepare reports, presentations, and materials, while building relationships with stakeholders across university, government, health, and community sectors.