Senior Executive Assistant, Research Strategy & Operations

University of Western Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave

17% employer-paid superannuation

Salary packaging available

Incremental progression based on 12»

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to senior leaders within the Research portfolio. You will manage complex diaries, prepare executive correspondence, coordinate travel, and engage with stakeholders to enable research excellence and impact.

The role involves coordinating meetings and governance activities, preparing briefing papers and reports, and contributing to process improvements within a dynamic, high-performing

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive or senior administrative support in a complex organisation.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to prepare professional correspondence, reports and briefings.
• Proven ability to coordinate committees, prepare agendas, minutes and action follow-ups.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to senior members of the Research Executive Team, including complex diary management and travel coordination.
• Coordinate meetings, committees and events, including agenda prep, minute taking and governance support.
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the Research Portfolio through financial administration, workflow coordination and briefing papers.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Stakeholder engagement

Scheduling coordination

Governance support

Job description

The University of Western Australia is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to senior leaders within the Research portfolio. You will manage complex diaries, prepare executive correspondence, coordinate travel, and engage with stakeholders to enable research excellence and impact.

The role involves coordinating meetings and governance activities, preparing briefing papers and reports, and contributing to process improvements within a dynamic, high-performing