General Administrator

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The Opportunity

The Faculty of Engineering has a continuing (permanent) position for a General Administrator. You will play a key role as a member of the General Administration Team providing effective day-to-day administrative, facilities and finance support to ensure all services are provided efficiently to meet operating needs of the faculty and school(s). Key tasks include managing filing systems, coordinating meetings and events, and handling finance requests such as purchasing, travel, and reimbursements. The role also involves budget checks, ensuring complete documentation for finance submissions, and contributing to process improvement projects with stakeholders and Estate Management.

This Job is based in Australia

The Opportunity

The Faculty of Engineering has a continuing (permanent) position for a General Administrator. You will play a key role as a member of the General Administration Team providing effective day-to-day administrative, facilities and finance support to ensure all services are provided efficiently to meet operating needs of the faculty and school(s). Key tasks include managing filing systems, coordinating meetings and events, and handling finance requests such as purchasing, travel, and reimbursements. The role also involves budget checks, ensuring complete documentation for finance submissions, and contributing to process improvement projects with stakeholders and Estate Management.

This position will report to the General Administrator Team Lead.

• Salary, Level 5: $88,717 to $100,386 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Continuing (permanent)
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
• Flexible working options
  
  

About UNSW

UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It's the reason we're one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you're in the right place.

The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW is a national and international leader in engineering research and education, and it is the University's premier research faculty. It is the largest engineering faculty in Australia, graduating the most engineers and having the largest research expenditure. The Faculty offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across eight schools, fostering innovation and addressing global challenges. With strong industry partnerships and cutting-edge research, UNSW Engineering prepares students to become leaders in their field. For more information about the Faculty of Engineering please refer to the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us

Skills And Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Advanced time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated administrative, facilities, procurement and/or store activities experience within a large and complex institution or equivalent.
• Well-developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service and support to clients at all levels.
• Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to make sound judgements and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and contributing to projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to apply, interpret, advise on and contribute to the development of protocols, procedures, guidelines and administrative systems.
• Advanced numeracy skills.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
  
  

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.

To Apply

Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.

Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington on a regular basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday 20th August 2025

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionAdministrative
• IndustriesHigher Education and Research Services

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