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Continuing | Full-Time at 1.0FTE Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position DescriptionAbout Flinders University
Flinders University was founded in an era of profound social, political, and technological change when longstanding conventions were being challenged by a new generation of ambitious young thinkers. A product of these times, we have always been ready to go beyond the familiar and forge new ways forward.
About the Role
As a key member of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, the Executive Officer provides high-level strategic and operational support to both the Chief of Staff, and the General Counsel and University Secretary. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor by managing reporting activities, overseeing strategic projects, and leading administrative functions.
The Executive Officer is responsible for coordinating internal reporting and preparing high-quality papers, reports, presentations, and correspondence to support University decision-making.
The role also contributes to key governance functions, supporting institutional priorities and engaging with senior leadership, governance bodies, and external stakeholders. Acting as a key liaison for high-level enquiries, the Executive Officer ensures timely responses and resolution of complex issues.
Additionally, the position provides leadership and guidance to the Office of the Vice-Chancellor’s administrative team, ensuring seamless workflow management, operational efficiency, and a high standard of service and responsiveness.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Extensive experience in executive-level governance support, including preparing reports, papers, and presentations. Strong problem-solving, judgement, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage complex tasks independently while maintaining a high level of responsiveness. Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to balance competing demands in a dynamic environment. High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to build good relationships and provide strategic advice. Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to guide and support an administrative team in a high-performance environment. Experience in project management and strategic coordination, ideally within a university or government setting.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting University governance, strategy, and leadership while working closely with senior executives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Previous experience within the higher education sector would be highly advantageous
Life at Flinders
Our strategic plan, Making a Difference – The 2025 Agenda, details our bold vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates.
Our values of integrity, excellence, courage and innovation and a student-centred ethos underpin our proud reputation for excellence in research and teaching and make Flinders an enriching and stimulating place to work and study.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
17% superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services including exclusive staff study offers We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.How to Apply and Information
In addition to uploading your CV, please submit a cover letter of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities listed in the Position Description For more information regarding this position, please contact Andrea Atkins, Recruitment AdvisorApplications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Monday, 21 April 2025.
Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted .
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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National Police Check - Australian Federal Police, Working With Children Check - Government of South Australia
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
21 Apr 2025
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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