EA & Project Officer in Sydney

The Executive Assistant & Project Officer provides high-level executive, project and operational support within the Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship. The role delivers comprehensive executive assistance to the Centre Director, while supporting the Centre Manager with office management, administrative coordination and the delivery of key projects and initiatives.

The position is responsible for managing complex enquiries, coordinating executive schedules, meetings, travel and financial administration, and building and maintaining effective relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders. The role requires a proactive and highly organised individual with strong executive support experience, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion and confidentiality.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of initiative, independence and the ability to anticipate priorities, manage competing demands and confidently manage upwards to support senior leaders effectively. Working collaboratively across the Centre, the Executive Assistant & Project Officer contributes to project coordination, process improvement and efficient office operations, supporting the Centre’s strategic priorities and operational objectives. The position reports to the Centre Manager and has no direct reports.

Some Key Skills Required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• High level organisational skills with proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
• Advanced level of computer literacy, working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft 365 suite.
• Superior time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to operate autonomously while demonstrating strong initiative and a proactive approach to driving process improvement.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

Benefits and Culture:

• UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including: 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year.
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

Pre-Employment Checks:

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role. Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.