Executive Officer

Job no: 517587
Work type: Fixed term - Full-time
Campus: Adelaide
Categories: HEO6, Integrity Unit

(HEO6) $92,511 - $99,929 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Be responsible for the coordination of internal & external correspondence and papers for the leadership of the Integrity Unit.

The Executive Officer reports to the Executive Director, Integrity Unit, and provides high-level administrative and secretarial support to the Unit’s Executive Director, Manager and Project Manager, including comprehensive diary and workflow coordination.

The Executive Officer is responsible for liaising with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate meetings, workshops and training conducted by Integrity Unit staff, including managing room bookings, resources and catering.

The Integrity Unit deals with complex and sensitive information including in relation to complaints of Gender-based Violence and Sexual Harm, as well as fraud, corruption and other matters. The Executive Officer must operate with discretion and confidentiality, and should be aware that the subject matter may be distressing at times.

To be successful you will need:

- Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.
- Extensive experience in providing high level secretarial, administrative and executive support.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and oral communication skills with the ability to work with a diverse range of people and cultures.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse data and relevant information and to produce high quality reports, memos and correspondence.
- Demonstrated commitment to a customer service culture.

This position requires a valid National Police Clearance.

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.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, 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.

The Division of University Operations 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.

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 cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Wednesday 12 th November.

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.

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 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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Advertised: 05 Nov 2025 12:00 AM
Applications close: 12 Nov 2025 11:55 PM

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