Phoenicia University

Full-time - on campus, continuing opportunity in a dynamic, future-focused legal team Deliver top-tier executive support to the General Counsel and senior leadership Base Salary $112,628 – $122,702 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is the University of Sydney’s agile and future-focused in-house legal team. We partner across the University to provide strategic, high-quality legal, policy, compliance and governance advice that supports the institution’s vision and priorities. OGC enjoys a highly trusted and collaborative culture, based in modern offices on our heritage Camperdown campus. We are a strategic business unit that embraces innovation and continuous learning, including through a dedicated professional development program focused on business, technology and career skills. As the University evolves, particularly through digital transformation and the rise of generative AI,OGC is combining legal expertise with operational innovation to stay responsive, compliant and future-ready. This is a fast-paced and high-impact role at the centre of that transformation. As Executive Assistant to the General Counsel, you will provide high-level executive support that creates space for strategic focus and decision-making. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you’ll play a key role in coordinating complex priorities and refining operational systems through the Legal Support Operating Model (LSOM) - embedding innovation, efficiency and consistency across the portfolio. You’ll be part of a collaborative and trusted team that values initiative, continuous learning and professional growth - where your ideas for improvement are welcomed and your work genuinely makes a difference. Key responsibilities Serve as the first point of contact for the General Counsel, triaging and prioritising matters with professionalism, discretion and sound judgment. Coordinate schedules, briefings, correspondence, travel and critical communications to maximise executive efficiency and impact. Prepare high-quality reports, briefings and sensitive materials in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment. Manage confidential workflows and liaise effectively with senior stakeholders across the University. Provide executive, operational and administrative support that creates space for strategic leadership priorities. Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of the LSOM—embedding systems and processes that enhance operational effectiveness while championing innovation, automation and new ways of working. This role is based on campus full-time. The successful candidate must be able to work on the Camperdown campus five days per week. About you You are an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You bring strong foresight and intuition in anticipating executive needs and priorities, and you take pride in creating structure and clarity amidst complexity. Highly organised and composed under pressure, you demonstrate exceptional discretion, professionalism and judgment in managing confidential matters and sensitive communications. You’re skilled at balancing multiple priorities, building trusted relationships, and maintaining calm efficiency when it matters most. Experience supporting senior leaders in large or complex organisations is essential, and exposure to legal or higher education environments will be highly regarded. Above all, you bring initiative, adaptability and a passion for continuous improvement and learning. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.  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 employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kristy Fairweather, Recruitment Operations by email to kristy.fairweather@sydney.edu.au  © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.  Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 15 March 2026 11:59 PM

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Senior Lecturer / Lecturer Department of Sociology and Social Policy (Post Ref.: 25/284) The Department of Sociology and Social Policy brings together scholars with international research experience and publication records in the major areas of Sociology and Social Policy. Over the years, our faculty members have been the recipients of the University’s Research Excellence Award and Teaching Excellence Award. The Department offers undergraduate teaching in Sociology, Social and Public Policy, and Health and Social Services Management, while hosting an MSocSc Programme in Comparative Social Policy (International) (IMCSP). We have been consistently successful in attracting MPhil and PhD students from around the world, particularly the recipients of the Hong Kong RGC Junior Research Fellow Scheme, and obtaining the General Research Fund (GRF) and other external competitive grants. For more information, applicants are advised to visit the departmental website. General Requirements Applicants should have a PhD degree in Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work, Health Studies or other related disciplines, with relevant teaching experience. Excellent communication and presentation skills in English are essential. The appointee should be able to take up teaching duties in some of the courses on the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) Programme, including but not limited to: “Introduction to Health and Social Care”, “Fundraising and Programme Evaluation”, “Health and Social Service Provisions for Special Populations”, “Health and Social Service Project” and “Social Innovation & Social Enterprises”. The appointee should be prepared to actively support the coordination and development of our teaching programmes. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. The appointment will normally be made on a fixed-term contract of up to two years. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. The review of applications will start from late-December 2025 and will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Ref.: 534552 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Politics and Public Administration (30100) Categories: Teaching Staff Assistant Lecturer (with functional title of Research and Teaching Associate) in International Relations in the Department of Politics and Public Administration (Ref.: 534552) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year temporary-term basis with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability) Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree and have extensive knowledge of international relations. Candidates should have an emerging research profile with the potential to place outputs in highly esteemed journals and presses. They should have experience in teaching a range of courses in an international environment have outstanding pedagogical skills. The appointee will be expected to deliver postgraduate and possibly undergraduate courses offered by the Department and perform any other academic-related duties as assigned by the Department. A salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until 15 March 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Informal inquiries may be directed to the Head of Department, Professor Robert Thomson, rthomson@hku.hk.