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    Executive Officer - Newcastle, Australia - The University of Newcastle

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    Be challenged and imagine with us

    As the Executive Officer for the Office of the Vice-Chancellor (OVC), you will be responsible for providing top quality advice and engagement on a variety of high-level strategic and operational matters.

    In this role you will:

    • Undertake in-depth research and analysis to provide accurate strategy, advice, and reporting.
    • Manage communications and engagement for the OVC by preparing a range of materials including briefings, papers, speeches, presentations, and correspondence.
    • Establish and maintain effective, professional, and consultative relationships with key internal stakeholders.
    • Work closely with the Head of Government Relations to deliver strategic external engagement with government, industry, and community stakeholders.

    This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

    How will you inspire us?

    You will have:

    • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including strong writing and research capabilities.
    • Experience providing evidence-based advice to senior executives in a large multi-dimensional organisation to allow you to effectively navigate the complexities of the Higher Education (HE) environment.
    • The ability to build and maintain successful working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Your interpersonal and oral communication skills, and ability to work effectively with people at all levels, both internal and external to the University, are a prerequisite.
    • Demonstrated agility, innovative thinking, sensitivity, and confidentiality, and have a track record of exercising sound judgement and delivering strategic outcomes.
    • The ability to manage multiple and competing priorities, leveraging your organisational and administrative skills to balance operational delivery with people and governance matters.

    What we offer

    The remuneration for this position is from $125,767 to $134, % superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.

    We offer a range of benefits and employment conditions that help you balance your commitments, stay healthy, and work effectively. For information on our employee benefits (such as leave, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships, and salary packaging) please visit here.

    About our University

    The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement, and sustainability.

    We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.

    The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

    Your next steps

    Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.

    If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click 'Apply' (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

    Your application must include:

    • Your resume.
    • A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
    • A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the Position Description.

    Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

    For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).

    Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

    Contact Us

    For specific position enquiries, please contact Keryn Stewart, Chief of Staff on or via email at

    Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: Please note, we do not accept email applications.

    Closing date: Sunday 10 December 2023 at 11.59pm AEDT

    We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

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