(HE06) $92,511 - $99,929 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Full time, fixed term contract until September 2026.

Exciting opportunity for a pro-active Executive Assistant to join the Office of Academic and Student Engagement.

The Office of Academic and Student Engagement supports the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) and DASE’s leadership team in relation to administration and executive support, planning and communications, events and project support, and strategic advice.

This role will be part of the new portfolio of Adelaide University and working under general direction, the Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing confidential, high quality executive administrative support to the inaugural Deputy Vice Chancellor - Academic and their leadership team.

This position supports all aspects of office administration, including, complex diary management, travel coordination, meeting preparation and managing electronic and manual filing systems.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated ability to provide executive support to a busy senior executive, including the ability to prioritise workload and show initiative
• Prior experience in the provision of administrative support to a team, including experience with finance, HR and travel
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to deal with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Proven attention to detail, ability to deal with confidential information and experience in records management systems
• Experience in the provision of meeting support, including preparation of briefing documents, agendas and minute taking

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Your division's broader role

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement drives the University's strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience, and investing in our academic staff's professional development.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a resume, as well as a cover letter addressing your suitability and experience for the position, referring to the selection criteria, in no more than 2 pages

Applications close 11:55pm, 4 September 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Adelaide University, University of Adelaide or UniSA current employee at the time the position is advertised.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Van Tran-Williams
Senior Executive Officer, Office of Academic and Student Engagement
E: van.tran-williams@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description below.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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