Executive Officer, Public Affairs

sydney.edu.au

Sydney, Australia
Base: $146,197 - $154,260; benefits: 17% super py
Strategic insights and analysis
Executive-level presentations and briefs
Coordination of media and government relations
This pivotal role supports senior leadership in steering strategic priorities across a fast-moving government and media landscape

Job Summary

  • This pivotal role supports senior leadership in steering strategic priorities across a fast-moving government and media landscape.
  • You will work side-by-side with the Executive Director to drive aligned strategy, sharpen decision-making and strengthen the University’s positioning.
  • Key responsibilities include delivering high-level strategic insights, preparing executive-ready materials, and coordinating priorities across Media Relations and Government Relations.

Matching Summary

This pivotal role supports senior leadership in steering strategic priorities across a fast-moving government and media landscape.

Salary

Base: $146,197 - $154,260; Benefits: 17% Superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic insights and analysis
  • Executive-level presentations and briefs
  • Coordination of media and government relations
  • Synthesizing complex information
  • Managing priorities and deadlines

Nice-to-have

  • Politically attuned environment
  • Instinct for emerging issues
  • Calm and collaborative approach
  • Discretion and confidence

Key Requirements

  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia

Work Rights

Unrestricted work rights

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