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• Full time, continuing position. Located at the School of Physics on the Camperdown Campus
• Opportunity to join a passionate team where your expertise will help shape the strategic and operational success of leading academic research
• Base Salary $126,065 - $142,171p.a. (HEO8) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Working in a large complex school, the Executive Officer provides strategic advice and operational support to the School Manager and Head of School on the general management and delivery of core research, academic and education services to achieve the School mission and objectives.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• initiate and manage the implementation of operational plans and policy
• ensure compliance with University research, student, ethics and external legislative/regulatory policies and procedures
• provide effective general management of operational and administrative systems, processes and programs to meet these requirements in alignment with University research, education, internal school communications, and legislative/regulatory requirements
• ensure a safe working environment for all staff and students.

Please note: this is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of four days per week working on campus.

To learn more about the School of Physics, click here

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 a Executive Officer who has:

• a postgraduate qualification in business administration or related field with relevant experience in business administration and/or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
• demonstrated experience in the supervision, training, mentoring and performance management of staff; and experience managing and resolving a diverse range of HR issues
• 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
• excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, relationship building and influencing skills together with high level of tact, diplomacy and discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• demonstrated ability to translate and implement strategic changes into local operational practices that enhance the work area's administrative function
• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes.

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.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

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.

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Applications Close

Sunday 03 August 2025 11:59 PM

Seniority level

• Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionCustomer Service, Education, and General Business
• IndustriesEducation

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