Executive Support Officer

Company Description

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.

**Office of the Vice President (Global)**

The Office of the Vice President (Global) comprises the Vice President (Global), a Senior Executive Officer, Executive Support Officer, Administrative Officer and a Market Intelligence Analyst. The Vice President (Global) provides leadership and executive management of Griffith International, and is responsible for the development and implementation of the University’s internationalisation strategy. The Vice President (Global) is responsible for: international policy; strategic planning; international projects; pre-degree and concurrent English language programs; the development of global partnerships; international student recruitment; student international mobility; international student support; and executive oversight of the Tourism Confucius Institute.

**Job Description**:
The Executive Support Officer assists the Vice President (Global) and is responsible for the day-to-day management of her office. The position requires highly developed organisational, planning and analytical skills; and the ability to manage competing demands and large flows of information. Excellent communication skills; substantial executive support experience; travel and stakeholder management experience are essential, along with the ability to take responsibility for delegated tasks and to function independently.

**What we can offer**
This is a continuing, full time position and is based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 6 range $85,287 - $90,972 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $99,786 - $106,437 per annum.

**Qualifications**:
To be successful in this role, you will have a relevant degree, with subsequent experience and/or an equivalent combination of extensive relevant experience and training. You will also have, but not limited to:

- High-level organisational and executive support skills, including the ability to work autonomously, to meet deadlines, commitments and to handle competing demands.
- High-level communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, concisely and accurately; to work effectively both independently and as a part of a team; to negotiate and liaise with colleagues at all levels; and the ability to project a professional image for the Office.
- Experience in providing professional executive assistance services to senior staff, including the ability to manage travel (domestic and international), establish and maintain effective priorities, follow-up and implementation systems for resultant actions and decisions.

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 covering statement outlining your suitability for the role referring to the Qualifications listed above and the position description.
- Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details.

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**Further Information