Executive Assistant

1 week ago

Greater Adelaide SA, Australia The University of Adelaide Full time

**(HE06) $92,511 - $99,929 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.**

**Full time, fixed term contract until September 2026.**

**Exciting opportunity for a pro-active Executive Assistant to join the Office of Academic and Student Engagement.**

The Office of Academic and Student Engagement supports the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) and DASE’s leadership team in relation to administration and executive support, planning and communications, events and project support, and strategic advice.

This role will be part of the new portfolio of Adelaide University and working under general direction, the Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing confidential, high quality executive administrative support to the inaugural Deputy Vice Chancellor - Academic and their leadership team.

This position supports all aspects of office administration, including, complex diary management, travel coordination, meeting preparation and managing electronic and manual filing systems.

**To be successful you will need**:

- Demonstrated ability to provide executive support to a busy senior executive, including the ability to prioritise workload and show initiative
- Prior experience in the provision of administrative support to a team, including experience with finance, HR and travel
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to deal with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Proven attention to detail, ability to deal with confidential information and experience in records management systems
- Experience in the provision of meeting support, including preparation of briefing documents, agendas and minute taking

**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.

**Your division's broader role**

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement drives the University's strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience, and investing in our academic staff's professional development.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

**If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.**

Applications close 11:55pm, 4 September 2025.

**For further information**

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
**Van Tran-Williams**
Senior Executive Officer, Office of Academic and Student Engagement

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