Executive Officer

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Salary Package: Circa $120K per annum (HEW Level 8), plus 17% Super

Appointment Type: Full-time, 2 Year Fixed term contract.

Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, Dharug land, North Ryde

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and proactive Executive Officer to provide support to the Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIDO) and the Macquarie University Information Technology (MQIT) team.

MQIT is undergoing an exciting period of strategy renewal including a new structure, rebrand and rebuild of the technology offerings and digital transformation across the University. The Executive Officer will work closely with the CIDO and his Directors to support strategy, coordinate operations and reporting across the portfolio.

You will plan, coordinate and prepare regular executive packs, reports and presentations for University Council (including but not limited to cybersecurity, disaster recovery and projects) as well as ad hoc presentations for internal and external stakeholders including for conferences. You collaborate with key internal stakeholders including legal, finance, procurement, HR, marketing and various executive offices to coordinate, monitor and support MQIT strategic initiatives and reporting. You will also support the CIDO with various team building and culture development initiatives and events to help build camaraderie and a high performance culture in MQIT.

If you are an excellent communicator who excels at relationship building with stakeholders across all levels in the organisation internally and externally, then this is a role you will thrive in.

Why work at Macquarie

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.

Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:
- 17% Superannuation- Subsidised onsite parking options- Flexible working options- Training and professional development- Purchased leave- Onsite child care facilities- Discounted health insurance (Medibank)- Onsite vacation care- Employee Assistance Program- Subsidised membership at the Sport & Acquatic Centre- Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics

About Us
- Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.
- What experience is needed?- A qualification in business or related field and/or equivalent experience.- Experience working in matrixed organisations, communicating complex information to a range of audiences, and coordinating multiple initiatives simultaneously.- Advanced communication skills including researching, extracting, and summarizing key information from a variety of sources, report writing, responding effectively to internal and external stakeholders, and creating presentations (PowerPoint etc.).- Skilled in building, developing, and managing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.- Experienced in the delivery of high-quality reports and submissions for executives, senior management, governance bodies, and external bodies.- Demonstrated experience in exercising diplomacy and appropriate judgement when involved with matters of a highly confidential and/or sensitive nature.- Demonstrated experience in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives.- How to apply
- Specific Inquiries: Sasha Indurjith, Talent Acquisition Partner ator Sarah Bate, Head of Talent Acquisition at- Applications Close: 11.59pm
- Friday 31 January 2025

Applications Close:
31/01/2025 11:59 PM

Diversity and Inclusion
- Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.
- We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion.
- Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University.