Administrative Assistant

5 days ago


Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

**Job no**: 523868

**Work type**: full time

**Location**: Sydney, NSW

**Categories**: Administration, Business Development / Industry Engagement
- Employment Type: Continuing, Full Time (35-hour week)
- Remuneration Level 5: $82,818 - $93,711 + 17% Superannuation.
- Belong to a vibrant campus community, where dreamers are doers.

**Why The Role Matters**:
The Administrative Assistant provides effective day-to-day administrative support within the School to ensure all services are provided efficiently to meet the operating needs of The Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture The role reports to the School Manager, supporting the Head of School and relevant leadership within The School. This position is situated in a team-based environment where during peak times the sharing of roles and the collaborative support for the work of colleagues may occur.

**Accountabilities**:
(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)
- Provide high level administrative support to the School and other nominated teams across The Faculty of Arts, Architecture and Design.
- Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining effective channels of communication, analysing requests and correspondence to prioritise as well as urgent and often sensitive matters.
- Provide effective specialist advice relating to administrative guidelines, processes and activities.
- Support school projects and processes such as field trips, risk assessments and events.
- Develop and maintain detailed filing systems, spreadsheets, databases, websites and other administrative systems.
- Draft agendas, minutes, correspondence, briefing notes, and guidelines for specific committees and meetings as required.
- Review and monitor finance administration requests, including but not limited to, purchasing, travel, credit card reconciliation, expense reimbursements, payment requests and billing processes.
- Arrange, support and promote meetings and events for internal and external stakeholders. Undertake induction and new starter process for new staff and visitors including access to systems and building and site orientation.**Skills and Experience**:
To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of 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.
- Well-developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service and support to clients at all levels.
- Ability to make sound judgements and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated experience supporting and contributing to projects and initiatives.
- Advanced numeracy skills.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

**Benefits and Culture**:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

**How to Apply**:
Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Tuesday 16th April 2024 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your cover letter addresses the selection criteria for this position (no more than 1-2 pages). A copy of the full PD: Position Description - Administrative Assistant.pdf

**Get in Touch**:
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

**Advertised**: 02 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 16 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time



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