Executive Officer

University of Queensland

St Lucia, Australia
Base: $117,958 - $132,247 (hew 8); bonus/equity: n...
Hybrid
High-level briefing preparation
End-to-end strategic project leadership
Governance process oversight
The University of Queensland is seeking an Executive Officer for its Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) office, offering a full-time, hybrid role that focuses on strategic advisory, project leadership, and stakeholder management. The position requires a proactive candidate with extensive experience in supporting senior executives and the ability to handle high-pressure, complex environments

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a trusted strategic partner to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) within a high-impact, autonomous environment.
  • The position requires leading end-to-end strategic initiatives while coordinating expertise across various university functions to deliver institutional objectives.
  • Candidates benefit from a comprehensive package including 17% superannuation contributions, 26 weeks paid parental leave, and flexible working arrangements.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Queensland is seeking an Executive Officer for its Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) office, offering a full-time, hybrid role that focuses on strategic advisory, project leadership, and stakeholder management. The position requires a proactive candidate with extensive experience in supporting senior executives and the ability to handle high-pressure, complex environments.

Salary

Base: $117,958 - $132,247 (HEW 8); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Up to 17% super allowance plus 26 weeks parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High-level briefing preparation
  • End-to-end strategic project leadership
  • Governance process oversight
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Independent judgment in complex environments

Nice-to-have

  • International higher education experience
  • Resilient troubleshooter mindset
  • Customer-service orientation
  • Proactive approach to competing priorities

Key Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent qualifications with significant experience
  • Experience supporting senior executives in large organizations
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required
  • Background checks including education and criminal history

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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