Executive Officer

Join to apply for the Executive Officer role at Victoria University This is an opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to provide high level executive and administrative services to the Deputy Vice‑Chairman of Research & Impact and provide oversight of the day‑to‑day operations of the office. The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus. About VU At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual‑sector learning and research by 2028. We are focused on achieving our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022‑2028: “Start well, finish brilliantly”. One 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 is responsible for managing the processes, tasks, and activities that support the Office of the Deputy Vice‑Chairman, Research & Impact and ensure its effectiveness. The role is a member of the Executive Services team within the Office of the Vice‑Chairman and reports directly 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 DVC’s priorities. Salary: HEP 7 $97,863 – $105,932 per annum + 17% employer superannuation Employment Type: Full‑time – Fixed Term (12 Months) – Parental Leave Cover Hours: 36.75 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Location: Footscray Park Campus and Hybrid. About You 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 VU’s 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 Diary Management and Leadership Effectiveness: manage the DVC’s time to ensure 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, ensuring decisions align with our commitment to protecting people, place and planet. How To Apply Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:• A cover letter• Your curriculum vitae / resume• Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description Applications will close Sunday 14 December at 5pm. This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia. Why Join VU VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family‑friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well‑being. For more information, please visit our Careers at VU Webpage. 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 and ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices. We commit to sustainable Protecting Country and will take leadership responsibility to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities and the planet that we share. Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio‑economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. 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