Executive Officer, Indigenous Strategy and Services

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Fixed-term until 01 December 2027

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking an experienced Executive Officer to join the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Strategy and Services (DVC ISS). You will provide high-level strategic, governance and operational support, helping drive Indigenous outcomes and reconciliation across the University.

Working closely with the Executive Director, you will coordinate governance, reporting and budgeting processes, and build strong partnerships with faculties and internal stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive-level support to senior leaders in a large organisation.
• Strong governance, policy development and project-management background.
• Experience with budget planning, forecasting and financial reporting in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and planning support to the portfolio’s leadership.
• Coordinate governance, compliance, risk management and reporting for key initiatives.
• Prepare executive briefings, papers and committee reports for senior forums.
• Monitor delivery of strategic priorities and operational plans.
• Build relationships with faculties and portfolios to enable collaboration.

Skills

Executive support

Governance

Budget planning

Stakeholder management

Indigenous knowledge

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Full time, fixed term until 1st December 2027 Play a key role supporting Indigenous Strategy and Services leadership and governance Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Executive Officer to join the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Strategy and Services (DVC ISS). Working closely with the Executive Director, Indigenous Strategy and Services, you will provide high-level strategic, governance and operational support across the portfolio, helping drive initiatives that advance Indigenous outcomes, reconciliation and organisational priorities across the University.

Your key responsibilities

• work closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (ISS) and senior stakeholders across the University provide strategic advice, planning support and policy guidance across the Indigenous Strategy and Services portfolio
• coordinate governance, compliance, risk management and reporting activities for key portfolio initiatives
• prepare executive briefings, discussion papers, reports and committee papers for senior leadership forums
• monitor and report on the delivery of strategic priorities, projects and operational plans
• build and maintain effective relationships with faculties, portfolios and key internal stakeholders to support collaboration and outcomes.

About you

• demonstrated experience providing executive-level support and strategic advice to senior leaders within a large and complex organisation
• extensive experience in governance, policy development, project management and organisational planning
• demonstrated experience supporting budget planning, forecasting and financial reporting, including monitoring financial performance and providing advice on financial risks and priorities within a complex organisation
• demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, communities and contemporary Indigenous matters
• knowledge of governance and management structures within the higher education, vocational education and/or government sectors
• relevant postgraduate qualifications, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• demonstrated experience building stakeholder partnerships and influencing outcomes across diverse organisational environments.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

Applications Close

Applications Close Sunday 27 September 2026 11:59 PM

Other information

The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html