Discipline Executive Officer
Maternity Leave replacement
Fixed Term role
Competitive remuneration package
Discipline of Business Law
Reference No. 659/1109
The University of Sydney is Australia's premier University with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence, and employs over 6,800 permanent staff supporting over 46,000 students.
The Faculty of Economics and Business has an outstanding international reputation for diversity and excellence in teaching and learning. Continually evolving; the Faculty is also renowned for its well-funded, innovative and progressive education and research programs, and forward-thinking staff members.
The Faculty currently seeks a proactive and enthusiastic Discipline Executive Officerto manage the administration for the Discipline of Business Law and provide high-level policy advice and administrative support to the Chair. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and develop your skills and career in a position of significant responsibility.
Crucial to this role will be organisation and administrative expertise, as you will drive continual improvement to administrative procedures and policies, and ensure the smooth running of projects. Also essential will be your exceptional written and verbal communication skills as you will manage communications on behalf of the Chair, including the preparation of complex reports, minutes and agendas.
Confident and personable with the ability to exercise discretion, you will facilitate professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Furthermore, you will exercise your interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity in supervision of a small administrative group and in interaction with students, staff and the wider Faculty.
To succeed, you will possess a relevant tertiary qualification or a combination of relevant post-secondary study and substantial administrative experience. You will also need strong skills in the Microsoft Office suite and the capacity to review financial statements and assist in budget formulation. Experience in the organisation of events and exposure to a tertiary education environment will be highly regarded.
The position is full time fixed term for one year subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. The current occupant of this position is on leave and has the right to return to this position on expiration of leave or sooner giving four weeks' notice. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.
Remuneration package: $79,753.23 - $86,884.68 p.a. (which includes a base salary Level 7 $67,392- $73,419 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).
All applications must be submitted online. For more information and to apply, please use Reference No. 659/1109 and visit the following web link:
http://mycareer.com.au
Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Ellen Bi on (??) ???? ????. General enquiries can be directed to Ugo De Gori on (??) ???? ????.
Closing Date: Friday 20th November 2009
The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
