Executive Support Officer

**Job no**: 0047059
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**: Full time; Continuing
**Department**: Melbourne University Sport (MU Sport)
**Salary**: UOM 5- $79,961-$91,844 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part-time)
- **Support governance operations, executive reporting, and strategic tasks/projects for MU Sport.**:

- **Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment**

**About the Role**

The Executive Support Officer at MU Sport is pivotal in ensuring smooth governance operations, executive reporting, and the successful execution of strategic initiatives. Acting as a key liaison between the General Manager, Advisory Board, and Director of Sport, this role will assist in crafting comprehensive discussion papers, briefing notes, and presentations.

Additionally, the Officer will collaborate closely with the Executive Management Group, facilitating efficient planning, business case development, and project administration to drive the department's objectives forward. Reporting directly to the General Manager and working closely with the Director of Sport, this role embodies a central pillar of support within the organisation's leadership structure.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Support in the coordination of the annual planning and review processes including workshops, meetings and policies
- Preparation of high-quality written materials and documentation including briefs, procedure guides, meeting minutes, business cases and reports
- Provide discussion papers, briefing notes and presentations as required by the Director of Sport and the Executive Management Group.

**Who we are looking for**

You will also have:

- An undergraduate qualification in a relevant field and significant professional
- Advanced written communication skills, capable of distilling ideas and communicating these persuasively
- Advanced project management skills, particularly for the design and implementation of policies and programs

**For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.**
- To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check._

**Please note**: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your new team - Melbourne University Sport**

Melbourne University Sport (MU Sport) is a Department of the University, reporting to the Vice-Principal (Engagement) and the Melbourne University Sport Board, and provides high-level policy, business and financial advice to the University on the development and management of sport and recreation at the University.

Sport has a special significance for the University through the performance of sporting clubs, teams and high profile athletes that enhance the reputation of the University. The vision for sport is that the University of Melbourne is the leading Australian university in sporting performance, participation and quality of facilities. MU Sport provides professional management of the fitness, sports and recreation facilities, programs and activities of the University and works closely with all stakeholders and external strategic partners in delivering sport and physical recreation opportunities for the University community in accordance with strategic and operational plans.

**What we offer you**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page

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**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
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