Governance Strategy & Operations Executive (Part-Time)

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 98,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking an Executive Officer for the Chief Governance Officer on a 0.6 FTE basis. This role provides high‑level executive support, strategic coordination and operational leadership within the University Governance Office, handling diary and email management, governance operations, Senate activities and strategic projects.

You will work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to drive decision‑making, partner with Finance on workforce planning and ensure alignment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an Executive Officer, Senior Executive Assistant or similar role.
• Ability to lead projects and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of governance, committee, board or executive office operations, with experience handling sensitive matters.
• Highly developed stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organisation.
• Exceptional written communication skills for executive correspondence, reports and governance documentation.
• Strong commercial and operational acumen, with experience in planning, forecasting and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to the Chief Governance Officer, including complex diary, email and workflow management.
• Lead and coordinate operational and strategic projects across the University Governance Office.
• Support Senate operations and governance projects, including succession planning, due diligence activities and interview coordination.
• Partner with Finance and internal stakeholders to support workforce planning, forecasting and resource management activities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with senior executives, Fellows of Senate and key internal and external stakeholders.
• Deputise for the Executive Officer to the Chancellor and provide broader support across governance functions as required.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Governance operations

Project leadership

Written communication

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking an Executive Officer for the Chief Governance Officer on a 0.6 FTE basis. This role provides high‑level executive support, strategic coordination and operational leadership within the University Governance Office, handling diary and email management, governance operations, Senate activities and strategic projects.

You will work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to drive decision‑making, partner with Finance on workforce planning and ensure alignment