Executive Officer

Executive Officer (Programs and Communications)

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Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia | Strathfield, Australia | Melbourne, Australia

Job No: APTAV129117#004

Responsibilities

• Be critical in supporting the operational and strategic goals of ACU's Faculty of Education & Arts
• Play a key role in driving communication projects within the faculty

About the Role

Operating within Professional Services Hub (PSH) Faculty of Education & Arts, the Executive Officer (Programs and Communications) supports the operational and strategic goals of the Faculty of Education & Arts through high-level program coordination. The role collaborates with the Director, Strategy and Operations and the Deputy Dean, to develop and execute effective communication strategies, working independently in key projects, supporting faculty initiatives, and actively participating in the professional services hub leadership team. The Executive Officer also plays a key role in driving internal and external communication projects within the faculty by fostering strong relationships and promoting clear communication across teams; and is required to take initiative in alignment with the faculty and university objectives, and work effectively both independently and collaboratively as a member of a national team.

For full position details, refer to the position description.

Contact

General enquiries can be sent to Jenna Milligan, Executive Officer - PSH Faculty of Education & Arts at:

What We Offer

• The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $112,625 - $120,977 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $95,170 - $102,227 (pro rata) pa (HEW 6), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How To Apply

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process.

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

• resume (maximum 5 pages).
• responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
• brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 08-SEP-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time.

Requirements: Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights.

Your privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit:

About ACU

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

All staff members are expected to understand ACU's mission and values and demonstrate active contribution to them.

ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact to discuss your requirements in confidence.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website. Learn more about Athena Swan.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries: Higher Education

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