Executive Officer
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Job Description
Salary: HEP 7 $97863 - $105932 per annum 17% employer superannuation
Contract Type: Full time Continuing
Hours per week: 36.75/1.0FTE
Location: Footscray Park
This is an opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to provide high level executive and administrative services to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor External Relations & Partnerships and provide oversight of the day-to-day operations of the office. The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus.
About Us:
At Victoria University our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in ourStrategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well finish of the drivers Thriving place to Study and Work will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.
About the role:
The Executive Officer has responsibility for the processes tasks and activities that support and ensure the effectiveness and impact of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor External Relations & Partnerships.
The role is a member of the Executive Services team within the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and reportsdirectly to the Senior Executive Officer.
As the Executive Officer you will be part of a highly collaborative team working closely with the Senior Advisor to support Deputy Vice-Chancellor External Relations & Partnerships priorities.
About the person:
- Exceptional organisational and communication skills with the professionalism and discretion required to support executive-level leadership.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the capacity to develop and implement sound solutions alongside a focus on continuous business improvement.
- Highly developed skills in all aspects of the Microsoft Office suite and the ability to support the creation of content that enables VUs complete digital footprint.
- Responsive with the ability to deal with a high volume workload competing priorities and unexpected events ensuring tasks are completed on time.
- Collaborative working approach and a keen team player.
Duties
An example of duties you may perform will include:
- Diary Management and Leadership Effectiveness: effective management of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor External Relations & Partnerships time to ensure that they can effectively deliver their priorities and meet their accountabilities.
- Strategic and Executive Support: provide high quality and timely executive and administrative services on a range of strategic and operational matters.
- Planning and People: contribute to building a people-centric culture in the portfolio.
- Financial and Resource Management: commit to ongoing financial cost constraint and prudent use of resources.
- Social Environmental and Financial Impact: commit to sustainable practice and action in all that the university does and ensure that decisions align with our commitment to protecting people place and planet.
What We Offer:
For information on our employee benefits flexible working discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit to apply
To view a copy of the position description please clickHERE. Your application must include:
Applications must include:
- A Cover Letter which addresses the Key Selection Criteria (no more than 3 pages)
- Your curriculum vitae/resume
- Evidence of applicable qualifications licences and registrations
Please note that applications which do not address the Key Selection Criteria will NOT be considered.
Application Closing Date: 11:59pm 28 July 2025
Who Do You Contact
For further information relating to the position please contact Ashlea Riddell Senior Executive Officer to the Vice Chancellor via email
Our Commitment to Protecting Country:
Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility in all that we do to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities and the planet that we share.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU
The University encourages applications from women gender diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in thisfield. The University believes that diversity of the workforce adds value to the University and creates a stronger richer working environment for everyone. The University is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with particular access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to contact the designated person in this advert to discuss their needs.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
