Senior Administrative Officer - Indigenous Leadership

Theibr; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 99,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cultural and ceremonial leave

Flexible work arrangements

17% employer superannuation

Fitness Passport

Staff discounts

Job summary

Western Sydney University seeks a highly organised Senior Administrative Officer to support the Division of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Leadership and the Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Education. You will coordinate calendars, meetings, travel and communications for senior Indigenous leaders.

The role also covers project coordination, financial administration and events across the division, with responsibilities spanning engagement with community, Elders, industry partners and

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent administrative experience in a large and complex organisation.
• Demonstrated experience managing competing priorities, coordinating projects and meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Advanced computer literacy and experience using organisational systems and business applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and executive support to the Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Education, Directors within the Division of Indigenous Leadership and the Director of Indigenous Research in the Division of Research and Innovation.
• Manage complex calendars, meetings, travel arrangements and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, community representatives, Elders, industry partners and external stakeholders.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, briefing papers and other business-critical documentation.
• Coordinate projects, events, actions and deadlines, ensuring activities are delivered efficiently and on time.
• Support divisional operations through effective records management, financial administration and data reporting.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of divisional events, initiatives and strategic priorities across Indigenous Education, Research, Futures and Student Success.
• Demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and a solutions-focused approach while balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder needs.

Skills

Administrative experience

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Job description

Western Sydney University seeks a highly organised Senior Administrative Officer to support the Division of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Leadership and the Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Education. You will coordinate calendars, meetings, travel and communications for senior Indigenous leaders.

The role also covers project coordination, financial administration and events across the division, with responsibilities spanning engagement with community, Elders, industry partners and