Executive Support Officer

Executive Support Officer

Job No.:678533

Location:Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $83424 - $95825 pa HEW Level 5 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Are you an organised detail-focused professional with experience in executive support and a passion for delivering exceptional business administration We are seeking an experienced Executive Support Officer to provide executive and team support as well as a broad range of administrative services that enable operational excellence across our University.

In this dynamic role you will provide executive support to three Directors in the Business Support and Campus Operations Teams. You will also provide event and communications support as well as general business administration to the wider team where your contributions will help create a responsive and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide confidential executive and administrative support including calendar management travel bookings document preparation and event coordination.
• Organise and support committees and working groups by managing agendas minutes and follow-up actions.
• Act as liaison between senior managers and stakeholders facilitating meetings and communication.
• Assist with financial processes such as procurement invoicing and compliance.
• Investigate operational issues prepare reports and maintain procedures for efficiency and compliance.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to planning resource allocation and continuous improvement

About You

You bring 35 years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant ideally within a large complex organisation. You thrive in a busy working environment where priorities shift quickly and require resilience and adaptability.

• Proactive and resourceful you anticipate executive needs take initiative and deliver confidential high-level support without needing constant direction.

• Known for your exceptional organisational skills you manage competing priorities under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

• A strong communicator with discretion you build trusted relationships and handle sensitive information with care.

• Youre an analytical problem-solver able to resolve issues independently without repeatedly seeking guidance.

• Comfortable working autonomously you exercise sound judgment and initiative while being a collaborative team player.

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel) and quick to learn new systems and processes.

About Monash University

At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something groundbreaking a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilitiesneurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.

Enquiries:Maria GiannakopoulosCustomer Service and Administration Manager on

Position Description:Business Support Officer

Applications Close: Monday 2nd February 2026 11:55pm AEDT

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