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Full time, fixed term until April 2027 with possibility of extension Exciting opportunity to be an Executive Assistant to Professor Clara Chow located at the Westmead Precinct Base Salary starting from $103,185 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity Located at the Westmead Applied Research Centre within the University of Sydney we are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Director of the Westmead Applied Research Centre, Clara Chow. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, coordinating communications and documentation, and ensuring efficient and professional support to enable the Director to meet strategic and operational priorities. Your key responsibilities will be to: provide high-level executive support to the director, managing day-to-day office operations and administrative activities manage incoming enquiries and correspondence, determine priorities, gather information, and ensure timely and professional responses draft and review correspondence, prepare reports and briefing notes, and coordinate meeting documentation and logistics manage complex diary scheduling and travel arrangements, including financial processing in line with university policies build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring professional and confidential communication facilitate the flow of information to support the director in making informed decisions undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required. About you bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of training and experience two to four years executive assistant or administrative experience, including diary management experience managing purchasing, invoicing, and financial administration processes advanced computer skills including microsoft office and strong organisational and filing capabilities excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills strong analytical, problem solving, and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: 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 successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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, Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@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 Thursday 23 April 2026 11:59 PM

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.  We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role The Institute for Communication Systems (ICS), home of the 6G Innovation Centre (6GIC), is looking to recruit a full-time Research Fellow to work on Generative and Token-based Semantic Communication Technologies for Future Wireless Networks (this is a fixed term contract upto Sept 2027). For this opening, the successful candidate will be required to have research experience in wireless communication systems as well as familiarity with design and training of state-of-the-art large generative AI models, e.g. Diffusion Models, Multimodal Large Language Models, etc. The area of specialization for this post is Generative Semantic and Token Communication Technologies for Future Wireless Networks. ICS is the largest academic research institute in Europe specialising in all aspects of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies). It is home to over 200 researchers with expertise in all communication and broadcasting systems and has developed the best-in-class large scale testbeds for research and innovation and enjoys the state-of-the-art lab and computing facilities. Established in 2012, 5GIC is the world’s first dedicated centre in researching end-to-end aspects of 5G and works closely with national and international leading academic institutes and key industrial partners. In November 2020, 6GIC was officially launched with parallel research undertaken in both 5G+ and 6G for 2030+. About you Applicants should have a good honors PhD degree in wireless communications or AI and computer vision fields and a strong track record of publications. Preference will be given to those with prior publications either in top-tier AI and Computer Vision venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, etc.), or prestigious IEEE journals (e.g. IEEE JSAC, ComST, etc.). Applicants are expected to have good problem solving and analytical skills, to be proactive, to engage with other researchers and to be self-motivated. The successful candidate will, in collaboration with other researchers, specify, design and implement the systems under investigation. The successful candidates will be joining a very strong and vibrant research team and will be supported by academic staff working on the programme.  How to apply Please apply on the University website with your CV and a cover letter. For informal enquiries please contact Dr Mahdi Boloursaz Mashhadi m.boloursazmashhadi@surrey.ac.uk. Please note the University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early or extend based on Volume and Calibre of applications. Further details Job Description

Location Other Salary £62,443 to £71,685 Post Type Full Time Post Type Permanent Closing Date Tuesday 28 April 2026 Interview Date Tuesday 05 May 2026 Reference 023S2026 University of East London We’re the University of East London (UEL) founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo. About the School / Service IT Services is a centralised resource working collaboratively with the University community to transform UEL's digital world in line with the University’s Vision 2028 strategic plan. Engaging in ground-breaking initiatives delivered within a dynamically developing cloud environment, IT Services work closely with staff, students, partners and other key collaborators to identify technological improvements to our learning and working environments. We implement, develop and provide support for systems and services within the university’s IT Service Portfolio. Every member of staff will embrace the University’s values, ensuring their behaviour reflects the ethos of the University, one committed to building a learning community founded on equality of opportunity and celebrating the rich diversity of our student and staff populations. About the Job We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of IT Operations & Delivery to provide senior operational leadership across key IT service and delivery functions within the University. This role is responsible for leading multiple technical teams spanning application development and support, infrastructure, networking, end user computing, and integrations. You will ensure that IT services are secure, resilient, cost-effective, and aligned with the University’s strategic objectives. You will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, ensuring effective service performance, governance, and delivery planning across a complex and evolving digital estate. Provide leadership and direction to multi-disciplinary technical teams, ensuring high performance and delivery outcomes Develop and support managers and team leaders, ensuring accountability, professional growth and succession planning Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, customer focus and continuous improvement Lead workforce planning including recruitment, retention, and skills development Ensure availability, performance, resilience and recoverability of IT services across cloud and on-premise platforms Oversee ITIL-aligned processes including incident, problem, change and release management About You You are an experienced IT leader with a strong operational background and a passion for delivering high-quality, resilient services in complex environments. You will bring: Significant experience leading multi-disciplinary IT teams across applications, infrastructure, integrations, networking and EUC Strong knowledge of IT service management and operational best practices (ITIL aligned) Experience delivering services in cloud and hybrid environments Proven ability to translate strategy into effective operational delivery Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to manage complexity and competing priorities How to apply Alongside the application form, please also upload an up-to-date copy of your CV for review. Benefits Package At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions Equal Opportunities As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the" diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. We're also a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today! Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Further Details Job Description & Person Specification To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive