Executive Officer

Company Description
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Creating a brighter future for all_**

Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all.

Since opening in 1975, Griffith has grown from one campus and 451 students to become a comprehensive, multi-campus institution, with 50,000 students and more than 200,000 graduates.

**Job Description**:
Working within the Corporate Governance and Sustainability unit, the Executive Officer is responsible for the provision of executive support to the Chancellor of the University, (the Deputy Chancellor and Pro Chancellor as needed), and the Head, Corporate Governance and Sustainability, and will undertake a range of high level and confidential administrative and secretarial duties to support key governance activities, including:

- Formal and informal communication with senior executive stakeholders
- End to end support of university Council and Committee meetings
- Maintenance and publication of content to governance websites and SharePoint sites
- Management of day-to-day activities of the Chancellor and Deputy Chancellor’s Office including diary and travel coordination, and preparation of meeting documentation and correspondence
- Ongoing management of complex compliance documentation and associated registers
- Administrative and systems support for University Council and Committee elections
- Provision of HR, Recruitment and Finance support for the unit

**What we can offer**

This is an ongoing full time position based at our Nathan campus.

The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 7, Base Salary $89,384 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total package is in the range of $104,580 to $113,3301 per annum.

**Qualifications**:
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About you_**
- ** **A consummate professional, with a calm approach to your work and a genuine warmth in your interactions with others
- Extensive experience working as an Executive Officer, providing administrative and secretarial support in a large and complex organisation (higher education or corporate governance experience will be highly regarded)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to engage with and support stakeholders at an executive level
- Committed to compliance with legislation and policy and working with a high degree of confidentiality
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods.

Additional Information

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people. We offer:

- mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment.
- salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
- generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
- support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.
- Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

**How to apply**
- A cover letter
- Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details

For more detailed information please refer to the Executive Officer position description.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Dr Rebecca Voisey, Head of Corporate Governance and Sustainability on
+61 (0) 7 3735 9734
.