Executive Assistant and Project Officer

• Full time fixed term until May 2027 on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES)
• Opportunity to be part of a School with a rich multidisciplinary environment and work closely with the Head of School
• Base Salary HEO 6, $103,185 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES) is welcoming applications for an experienced Executive Assistant and Project Officer to provide the full suite of professional executive support services, ensuring the specific needs and day to day requirements of the office are managed in highly efficient, effective and timely manner.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide broad, high level professional executive support to the Head of School including effective management of calendar and administrative workflows
• manage head of school specific administrative projects
• builds and manages effective working rapport with key stakeholders and staff across the University and with external stakeholders
• provide advice and support in relation to school events
• ensure quality application of, and compliance with, University administration policies and procedures.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for an Executive Assistant and Project Officer who has:

• a tertiary qualification in business and/or relevant business administration experience
• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes
• the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
• advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, with extensive diary management experience
• excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in handling a wide range of enquiries and providing excellent customer service
• well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills with a focus on excellent customer service.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

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 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.

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 Deepna Chand, Recruitment Operations by email to Deepna.Chand@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Wednesday 27 May 2026 11:59 PM