School of Mathematics and Statistics
Faculty of Science
Reference no. 1921/0917

• Provide professional executive support services to the Head of School
• Manage the general day-to-day office operations and administration activity
• Full-time continuing, Camperdown/Darlington location, Package $84K p.a. including 17% super and leave loading

About the opportunity 

You will act as the first point of contact representing the Head of School and provide the full suite of professional executive support services such as diary management and travel arrangements. You will ensure critical activities and tasks are executed in an effective manner and enabling the Head of School to fulfil their academic and management accountabilities. Additionally you will be developing and maintaining relationships with the Office of the Dean, Faculty General Manager and all other staff across the Faculty to understand the key priorities of the Head of Schools.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values in the pursuit of research excellence.

 To be considered, you will possess:

• tertiary qualifications in business and/or relevant business administrative experience
• excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in handling a wide range of enquiries and providing excellent customer service
• 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
• well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills with a focus on excellent customer service
• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes
• advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, with extensive diary management experience.

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 1921/0917 to apply.

Closing date: 11.30pm 30 October 2017

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

If we think your skills are needed in other areas of the University, we will be sure to contact you about other opportunities.

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