- Hawthorn location
- Hybrid working – 3 in, 2 WFH
- 17% super
- Permanent full-time
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Executive Officer / Senior Executive Support professional to provide strategic, governance and operational support to a senior executive portfolio within a leading higher education organisation.
About the role
You will be responsible for:
- Providing strategic insights into the higher education sector and supporting informed decision-making;
- Undertaking research and analysis of emerging issues, trends and opportunities;
- Preparing high-quality briefing papers, reports, submissions, presentations and executive communications;
- Managing and coordinating significant projects, change initiatives and legislative reporting requirements;
- Monitoring risks, issues, priorities and deliverables across the portfolio;
- Supporting governance processes and senior committees;
- Building strong relationships across academic, professional and external stakeholder groups; and
- Representing senior executives on committees and cross-functional initiatives.
About you
We are looking for an accomplished executive support professional, with proven ability driving strategy and stakeholder relationships.
You will bring:
- Significant experience supporting senior executives in a strategic or operational capacity;
- Strong MS Office Suite skills including preparation of presentations and collation of documentation;
- Strong strategic, analytical and conceptual capability;
- The ability to influence, negotiate and build effective relationships with senior and diverse stakeholders; and
- The confidence to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and navigate a complex environment.
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working at a strategic level, solving complex problems and making a genuine contribution to organisational priorities, rather than simply providing traditional executive support.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.
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Executive Officer – Higher Education in Melbourne employer: U&U Recruitment Partners
u&u Recruitment Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional growth. Located in the vibrant city of Melbourne, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages skill development and provides opportunities to work on impactful commercial construction projects across various sectors, including education and healthcare.
