Executive Officer to the President and Vice-Chancellor

• Continuing | Full-Time at 1.0FTE 
• Higher Education Officer Level 8 | $102,143 - $113,079 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park 
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About Flinders University

Flinders University was founded in an era of profound social, political, and technological change when longstanding conventions were being challenged by a new generation of ambitious young thinkers. A product of these times, we have always been ready to go beyond the familiar and forge new ways forward.

About the Role 

We are currently seeking an Executive Officer to provide high-level support to the President and Vice-Chancellor. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled professional with experience in an executive setting to undertake and manage a broad range of activities with the Office of the Vice-Chancellor.

You will provide support to the President and Vice-Chancellor in preparation for Board and Committee meetings, provide secretariat support to the University’s Senior Executive Team meetings, prepare key documents, including executive and discussion papers, prepare and review key correspondence, and facilitate communication between the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and the internal and external communities of Flinders University.

Working collaboratively with members of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, you will ensure the provision of highly efficient and effective executive services.

About You 

To be successful in this role you will have advanced interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with substantial experience within an executive context.

You will have the ability to demonstrate initiative in your work, have high level problem-solving and decision-making skills, strong attention to detail, strong time management, as well as the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all stakeholders’ groups.

Some of the key position capabilities of the role include:

• High level capability to triage activities quickly and effectively and lead a support team competently in delivering a high standard of outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret complex information across a broad range of topics and provide advice on high level matters.
• Extensive experience in the preparation of reports, documents, briefings, and presentations to a very high standard.
• Demonstrated ability in using initiative, problem-solving, priority setting and working to deadlines, with high level organisational capabilities.

Life at Flinders 

Our strategic plan, Making a Difference – The 2025 Agenda, details our bold vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates.

Our values of integrity, excellence, courage and innovation and a student-centred ethos underpin our proud reputation for excellence in research and teaching and make Flinders an enriching and stimulating place to work and study.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Wide range of professional development activities and services 
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff 
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. 
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  

How to Apply and Information 

• In addition to uploading your CV, please submit a cover letter elaborating on your suitability for this position.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Roseanna Khabbaz  

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. 

Certification

National Police Check - Australian Federal Police, Working With Children Check - Government of South Australia

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm:

12 June 2023

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.