Administration Officer

**Job no**: 517489
**Work type**: Fixed term - Part-time
**Campus**: Adelaide
**Categories**: Administration, HEO4

**(HEO4) $73,961 - $81,067 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.**

**0.4FTE part time position (14.7 hours per week), available until 30/06/2026.**

**If you are passionate about making a genuine positive impact to student’s lives and have experience working to support large teams from an administrational and operational perspective, we want to hear from you.**

Working under general direction, the Administrative Officer (Counselling) will be responsible for provision of day-to-day administrative operations and reception for the Counselling Service and provide information to assist students and others accessing the Counselling Service. The position works closely with the Student Life services

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement (DASE) partners with students, staff and the broader community to deliver an outstanding student experience. At the heart of the student experience are transformational opportunities in learning and teaching.

Student Life deliver efficient and responsive student services that contribute to the overall student experience. Student Life is responsible for consistent enquiry management and non-academic support and advice throughout the student lifecycle in relation to wellbeing, accommodation, grievances and complaints and specialised international student services. The Student Life unit includes Ask Adelaide, International Student Support, Student Wellbeing and Access, Student Affairs and Accommodation Service.

**To be successful you will need**:

- Demonstrated experience communicating, both verbally and in writing, in a succinct, professional and responsive manner to deliver client centric results.
- Demonstrated experience in customer relations maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of high-level administrative tasks including excellent organisational, and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with people with disabilities, from non-English-speaking backgrounds or displaying challenging behaviour.
- Demonstrated ability to take direction and work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
- Previous experience in a University environment is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.
- This position requires a valid Working with Children Check._

**The path to Adelaide University**

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

**Your division's broader role**

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement drives the University's strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience, and investing in our academic staff's professional development.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

**If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.**

Applications close 11:55pm, 24 October 2025.

**For further information**

For a confidential discussion regarding this position; contact:
You'll find a full position description below.

**Nikki Kelly**
Manager, Counselling Support

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**Advertised**: 17 Oct 2025 12:00 AM
**Applications close**:24 Oct 2025 11:55 PM