Executive Assistant - Faculty of ECS

• Full-time, Fixed-Term position until 7 June 2028.
• Based at Parramatta South campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: HEW Level 6 $97,693 – $104,713 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Provide high-level executive support to ECS faculty leaders through diary, meetings, governance papers and stakeholder liaison.

The Opportunity
You will provide high-level executive support to Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) leadership, enabling smooth operations so leaders can focus on strategic priorities. You will manage complex calendars for multiple leaders, schedule meetings and appointments, and anticipate conflicts by planning well ahead and monitoring key deadlines. You will coordinate travel and accommodation, manage meeting rooms and catering, and act as a first point of contact, triaging requests with sound judgement and discretion.

You will coordinate leadership and governance meetings end-to-end, including agendas, papers, minute taking, and action follow-up. You will prepare and distribute briefs, manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, and draft, format and proofread reports, presentations and documentation using Microsoft Office tools and agreed templates. You will maintain organised filing systems and databases to support efficient information retrieval, and liaise with key internal partners across Finance, IT and People and Operations to progress matters on behalf of faculty leaders. You will maintain a high standard of confidentiality and professional discretion at all times.

You will provide administrative and logistical support for projects and events across ECS, including faculty meetings, seminars, workshops, forums and special events, and maintain a yearly planner of key activities and deadlines. You will manage expense reporting, purchase orders, invoices, and budget tracking for assigned areas in line with procurement requirements. You will maintain accurate records in TRIM and other systems, manage confidential files in line with University policy and data protection standards, support onboarding for new staff, coordinate facilities maintenance and asset register activities, and support stocktakes and audits as required. You will apply initiative within guidelines, escalate issues appropriately, and support across multiple schools within the faculty when priorities shift.

What Success Looks Like:

• Calendars, meetings and travel are coordinated smoothly across multiple leaders.
• Governance meetings run well with accurate minutes and action tracking.
• Correspondence, briefs and presentations are well written, formatted and on time.
• Events and forums run to plan with clear logistics and stakeholder coordination.
• Records, purchasing and expense processes are accurate, confidential and compliant.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• You bring relevant tertiary qualifications, or equivalent experience in a large, complex organisation.
• You’ve supported senior leaders in an executive environment and know how to stay organised while juggling multiple priorities.
• You’re confident managing a busy workload, responding to changing needs, and using your judgement to keep things on track.
• You’re highly capable with Microsoft Office programs, including spreadsheets, databases and document preparation.
• You have strong written communication skills and can draft, proofread and refine a wide range of documents.
• You build strong working relationships, communicate clearly, and can explain complex information in a simple, concise way.
• You’re a proactive problem solver who can interpret information, use initiative, and escalate issues when needed.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Trish Saladine, Senior Executive Assistant via T.Saladine@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1415P.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 16 June 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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