Executive Officer
Job No.: 694896
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 4-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $110,527 - $121,227 pa HEW Level 07 (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
Join the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment as the Executive Officer and provide a range of complex administrative and governance services to support the Head of School and the School Manager in this pivotal role.
The Executive Officer is a key liaison point between the school, university and internal and external client groups, and works closely with internal partners including other schools within the Faculty of Science, to ensure alignment with the School of Earth Atmosphere and Environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Providing complex administrative and governance to support the school leadership
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Coordinating and delivering services including policy interpretation and advice
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Preparing professional documentation, providing high-level advice and maintaining discretion at all times
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Providing executive level support to committees and working groups
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Providing specialist advice and administration support to projects, events and the School of Earth Atmosphere and Environment office operations
If you are a master of high-level administration and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, then apply today for this leave replacement position.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.
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
Please include a CV and cover letter addressing the below Key Selection Criteria:
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Staff management experience with the ability to motivate and develop staff, and plan and allocate work to meet objectives
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Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to set priorities, work within budget and meet deadlines
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Extensive experience providing high-level administrative support and advisory services in a busy and complex environment
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
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 disabilities, neurodivergent 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 hr-recruitment@monash.edu 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: Kate Elliott, School Manager, School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Kate.Elliott@monash.edu
Position Description: Executive Officer
Applications Close: Wednesday 1 July 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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