• Full-time, continuing position at the University's Camperdown Campus with hybrid work arrangements available
• Play a key role in providing communications support to the Vice-Chancellor and President
• Base Salary: $121,508 - $137,032 p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Correspondence Manager is an integral member of the Vice-Chancellor's Office team and manages the team's overall correspondence activities, in alignment with the priorities of the Vice-Chancellor and President. You will be accountable for the efficient and effective delivery of correspondence and written communications and maintaining a professional and service-focused culture.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide communications and correspondence support to the Vice-Chancellor and President
• manage incoming and outgoing correspondence for the Vice-Chancellor
• prepare drafts, edit, and distribute communications for a wide range of audiences
• understand the Vice-Chancellor's style and priorities to identify outreach opportunities
• design and implement processes for tracking correspondence
• build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

As the Vice-Chancellor's Office is a small team, other duties may be required from time to time.

About you

• bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
• outstanding communication skills with demonstrated experience writing for different audiences
• strong organisational skills, with a keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple, concurrent deadlines in a dynamic working environment
• ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with tact and discretion
• previous experience working for a senior leader in a large organisation, higher education or government setting is desirable.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Kristy Fairweather, Recruitment Operations, by email to kristy.fairweather@sydney.edu.au

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Sunday 22 September 2024 11:59 PM