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Senior Executive Services Officer Full-time, continuing position supporting Sydney Future Students (SFS) Key research, executive support, and governance role Base Salary $112,628 +17% superannuation About the opportunity The Senior Executive Services Officer provides high-level research, executive and governance support to the Associate Vice-President, Sydney Future Students (AVP), and the Sydney Future Students (SFS) Leadership Team. Sydney Future Students leads the University’s domestic and international recruitment, admissions, student mobility, partnerships, and widening participation and outreach objectives, with specialist staff located both onshore and in-country. Reporting to the SFS Operations Manager and based within the SFS Operations Team, this role also supports SFS-wide operations, systems and ways of working. In this role, you will deliver research and analysis on higher education issues, prepare high-quality written advice, and support strategic decision-making across SFS. You will coordinate the AVP’s priorities, including meetings, events, travel, stakeholder engagement, governance and compliance activities, while managing information flow and contributing to projects that advance the University’s student recruitment and strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include: Conduct research, benchmarking and analysis to inform planning and executive decision-making Prepare high-quality executive documentation, including briefings, reports, submissions and committee papers Provide professional executive support to the AVP, including complex diary management and coordination of meetings, events and travel Act as a key point of contact for AVP enquiries, assessing urgency and responding or escalating as required Support governance processes, including agendas, minutes, decision records and compliance requirements Ensure compliance with University policies, improve administrative systems, and contribute to SFS Operations projects as required About you You thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment and bring strong research, executive support and stakeholder management capabilities. You will have: Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience, with strong research and analytical skills Excellent written communication skills for senior and executive audiences Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience supporting senior executives Strong relationship management skills, with tact, discretion and sound judgement Proven ability to prioritise, manage competing deadlines and work independently or collaboratively Experience in higher education or a large, complex organisation, with knowledge of governance frameworks or the ability to quickly acquire it Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Laura Pierce, Recruitment Operations by email to laura.pierce@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Thursday 22 January 2026 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. 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