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Executive Assistant/ Admin Officer

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Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Administration

Executive Assistant/Admin Officer- Finance Division

  • Employment Type: Full- time, fixed term 6-month contract
  • Remuneration: $100k- $107k+ 17% Superannuation
  • Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)

Why your Role Matters
As an Executive Assistant/ Admin Officer for Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Office, this key position provides high-level executive support to the Director- Operational Finance and proactive administrative assistance to senior Finance stakeholders. Support the day-to-day operations of the CFO Office, overseeing key diary management, departmental communications and administrative support using sound judgement and initiative.

The role reports to the Finance Executive Officer in the CFO Office; however, will take direction from the Director- Operational Finance on a day-to-day basis. The Office of the CFO provides governance, strategic, operational and executive level support to the Chief Financial Officer and the broader operations within Finance, Division of Operations at UNSW

The Organisation
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re Australia’s number one university for impact and among the nation’s Top 20 employers. And it’s why we come to campus each day.

Benefits and Culture: 
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

  • Hybrid/Flexible working
  • Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
  • Access to lifelong learning and career development
  • Progressive HR practices
  • Discounts and entitlements 
  • Affordable on-site parking

Who you are
You'll have existing experience supporting executives, with significant diary management and administrative support skills. Your highly developed organisational abilities enable you to work flexibly and prioritise tasks while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You hold the following skills and experience:

  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • High level organisational skills with proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer services and support.
  • Proven skills in preparing documentation, presentations and reports, and advanced competency in the use of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting and contributing to projects and initiatives

To apply:  If providing high-level executive and administrative support is of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter via the APPLY button.  
For a more detailed outline of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the position description

Contact:  Katherine Molloy - Talent Acquisition Consultant
e: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au

Applications close 11.55pm, Thursday 19th March, we will be considering applications as received and reserve the right to close applications early, we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. 

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.

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