Casual Academic Administrative Officer

3 days ago

Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia The University of Sydney Full time $100,000 - $104,000 per year
  • Full-time, fixed term opportunity until 31 December 2025
  • Providing general administrative support to our casual academic team
  • Base salary $86,511+ 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

As a Casual Academics' Administration Officer, you will provide general administrative support to a faculty or university school. This support relates to work allocation data entry, maintenance of work allocation spreadsheets for units of study, and day-to-day planning. You may be required to provide guidance and support to other administrative staff. Using your professional administrative experience, you will provide sound advice on policy and procedures associated with work outcomes.

Your key responsibilities

  • support casual academic teaching work allocation and record keeping
  • maintain strong professional working relationships with faculty staff
  • manage all documentation and emails associated with work allocation variations in line with university policy and processes.

About you

  • high level communication skills with the ability to influence others to action.
  • excellent administrative and data entry skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
  • previous administrative experience in a tertiary organisation and knowledge of the higher education sector would be an advantage.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Mouhamed El Chami, Recruitment Operations by email to ***************

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