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Executive Assistant

Location: Melbourne - Victoria

WorkType: Full Time

Salary:  


Faculty of Science | Permanent Opportunity | CBD Location

  • Work closely with senior academic and professional leaders
  • Be part of a collaborative and supportive team
  • Contribute to meaningful work in a leading global university

Our client, a global leader in tertiary education is seeking an experienced and professional  Executive Assistant  to provide high‑level support to the  Faculty Executive Director  and  Deputy Dean. Reporting to the  Chief of Staff to the Dean of Science, this role is central to the effective operation of the faculty’s senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:


You will be a trusted partner to senior leaders, responsible for:
  • Providing high‑quality executive support in a fast‑paced environment
  • Managing complex diaries, meetings, and competing priorities
  • Coordinating correspondence, email triage, and stakeholder engagement
  • Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
  • Supporting Faculty meetings, events, recruitment activities, and executive travel
  • Maintaining confidential records and using digital platforms such as Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Workday
  • Identifying opportunities to improve administrative processes and ways of working

Ideal Attributes:


You are a proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant with:
  • Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives in a complex organisation
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and time‑management skills
  • Proven discretion, sound judgement, and professionalism
  • Strong digital literacy and confidence using Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
  • A collaborative, flexible, and solutions‑focused approach
* Experience in the higher education sector and familiarity with Tertiary Education systems will be well regarded*

Additional Information

  • Occasional work outside standard hours and some travel may be required
  • Appointment is subject to holding a  current Employee Working with Children Check
 
To submit your application in strict confidence, click the 'apply' button. If you require further information, please contact Voula Triantafillou on 0437 853 201 or Kashmira Paulet on 0403 601 361.

Reference Number: VT-38

Profession: Education

Date Posted: 20-Mar-2026

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