Administrative Support Officer

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About the Role:

Curtin University's Accommodation Services (Agricola) is seeking a proactive and organised Administrative Support Officer to play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of our Kalgoorlie accommodation portfolio.

In this role, you'll be the first point of contact for residents, visitors, and contractors, providing professional support across a wide variety of administrative tasks. Working closely with the Accommodation Manager and team, you'll assist with student and contractor records, reporting, scheduling, events, and day-to-day office operations. You'll also help ensure that residents enjoy a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment at Curtin's Kalgoorlie campus.

Our ideal candidate will be personable and thrive in this front facing role as the friendly face of the team

Your responsibilities will include:  

• Acting as the first point of contact for residents, visitors, and contractors.
• Responding to enquiries with a professional, customer-focused approach.
• Coordinating meetings, appointments, and catering.
• Preparing documents, flyers, and communications using MS Office.
• Administering and maintaining accurate accommodation and contractor records.
• Conducting regular flat inspections as directed.
• Assisting with events, including student and university functions.
• Supporting the team in critical incident situations by liaising with relevant authorities.
• General clerical and office support, including procurement of consumables.

Who we are looking for (Selection Criteria):

Essential Criteria:

1. Experience in general administration with excellent time management skills
2. A professional, proactive, and customer-focused approach
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with cultural sensitivity
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
6. A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and Curtin's values

Desirable:

1. Experience in student residential or accommodation services.
2. Experience mentoring or supporting young people.
3. Current First Aid Certificate.
4. Current C class driver's licence.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction
3. Ability to work outside of normal office hours when required.

About your new Team – Accommodation Services (Agricola)

You will join the dedicated Accommodation Services team at Curtin's Kalgoorlie Campus, supporting the management of Agricola student accommodation. Our team works closely with residents, staff, and contractors to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive living environment that enhances the student experience. With a strong focus on community, wellbeing, and service, we take pride in helping students settle into university life and thrive both academically and socially.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.

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What We Offer You:

The historic Kalgoorlie (Karlkurla) Campus boasts a vibrant campus life and is the home of Curtin's iconic WA School of Mines, located on the doorstep of a flourishing mining industry, where there are many fantastic opportunities for collaboration with the resources sector of the Goldfields region.

Working for Curtin offers more than just a job, including a wide range of generous benefits, such as a locality allowance, generous rent subsidy, additional leave including travel leave (2 days per year), salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.  

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• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest, experience and addressing the selection criteria for the role (no more than two pages)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

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