(HEO7) $98,343 to $109,989 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term, full-time opportunity available until 31 December 2025

Opportunity to provide high level, executive support to the Acting Chief People Officer 

An exciting opportunity is available in the position of Executive Officer providing confidential executive administrative support to the Acting CPO. Based in the heart of the CBD, and as part of the HR Branch this is a fast-paced role during a time of history making change.

To be successful you will need:

• Significant experience working in a senior level executive support role, with exceptional time management and customer centric approach
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with senior executives
• Experience with, and ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within and deliver to timeframes with competing priorities 
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Mail. 
• Significant diary management experience and demonstrated capability to arrange travel, meetings and coordinate relevant stakeholders

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The HR Branch is part of The Division of University Operations.  Our division enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide's strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/operations

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 and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience for the position as contained in the position description

Applications close 11:55pm, 17th January 2025.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

(From 6th January)

Amanda DeDear

Director, Talent Acquisition

amanda.dedear@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria via the link below

The University of Adelaide is 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.