Principal Officer

Intelligent Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelligent Recruitment is seeking an accomplished professional to support senior leadership in an executive environment. You will combine strategic advice, stakeholder engagement and governance coordination to drive organisational priorities.

In this varied role, you will navigate complex issues, manage priorities and provide high-level communications and governance reporting to influence key decisions.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in a relevant discipline or demonstrated experience in high-level support to senior leadership.
• Experience in an environment with governance requirements and protocols considered favourably.
• Highly developed organisational skills to manage competing priorities and high workloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and support on complex operational and strategic matters to keep senior leadership well informed.
• Research and analyse complex information, translating it into clear recommendations for timely decisions.
• Prepare, manage and review high-level documentation including briefings, reports, presentations and submissions.
• Manage executive communications and follow-up, acting as a central point of contact for requests and deadlines.
• Coordinate projects and initiatives across the organisation to achieve outcomes and manage change impact.
• Coordinate governance activities and board reporting to ensure accurate and comprehensive information.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Executive level communication

Governance & policy awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant discipline

Job description

Rare opportunity to take on a highly influential role and act as a trusted point of contact for senior leadership, supporting important decisions and key organisational priorities.

Support strategic initiatives that will shape the organisation's future direction

Sought after organisation offering excellent opportunities for career development

Varied role combining strategic support, high level communication and stakeholder engagement

Your New Role

We are seeking an accomplished professional who understands how to operate in an executive leadership environment, bringing the judgement, discretion and organisational awareness needed to provide high-level support to senior leadership.

This is a varied opportunity for someone who can navigate complex issues, manage competing priorities and bring together people and information to ensure key organisational objectives remain on track.

Working closely with senior leadership, you'll act as a trusted point of contact and representative, engaging with stakeholders at all levels, and coordinating key initiatives. You’ll also play an important role in supporting organisational change, coordinating projects and ensuring appropriate governance and reporting arrangements are maintained.

You will:

Provide strategic advice and support on complex operational and strategic matters, ensuring senior leadership is well informed

Research and analyse complex information, translating it into clear advice and recommendations to support timely decision-making

Prepare, manage and review high level documentation including briefings, reports, presentations and submissions

Manage executive communications and follow-up, acting as a central point of contact and ensuring requests, commitments and deadlines are appropriately prioritised and followed through

Coordinate projects and initiatives, working collaboratively across the organisation to achieve outcomes and manage the impact of change

Coordinate governance activities and board reporting requirements, ensuring information is accurate and comprehensive

Your Background

A degree or higher qualification in a relevant discipline, or demonstrated experience in a similar position providing high-level support to senior leadership

Experience in an environment with established governance requirements and protocols would be considered favourably

Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, and high workloads in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels and communicate complex information clearly

The Organisation

Our client is a world-renowned organisation undertaking exceedingly interesting and unique work providing real world benefits that positively impact society, communities and individuals.

The organisation boasts long term employees and provides a great working environment and culture with excellent career progression opportunities. The environment is professional, friendly and supportive and the projects are unique and interesting. Benefits include real work life balance with flexible conditions.

This is an exceptional opportunity to enhance your career and be valued for your contributions. Opportunities like these don't come along that often.