Administration Officer

• Full Time Fixed term until September 2026
• Opportunity to deliver proactive, high-quality administrative support that streamlines operations and strengthens collaboration across the Discipline and Business School.
• Base Salary $ $ % superannuation

About the opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality administrative support within a dynamic academic environment. As part of the Discipline's administration team, you will contribute to the smooth operation of teaching, research, and engagement activities by providing proactive and efficient services. You'll build strong working relationships across the Business School and University, support key processes such as curriculum coordination, casual staffing, and event management, and help maintain essential resources and systems. This role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact through continuous improvement and collaboration.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide Discipline specific administration services and operational support
• provide general day-to-day administration support to the Discipline and ensure continuous improvement of administrative processes
• manage Discipline resources and staff building access
• Maintain and update the Discipline's website, social media channels, and noticeboards with relevant content.
  contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing administrative systems and supporting ad-hoc projects and initiatives.

About you

You enjoy working as part of a team and possess excellent communication skills and administration skills, preferably in a tertiary environment. You use sound judgement and utilise effective and tactful verbal and written communication and possess other skills as follows:

• advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Concur and UniBuy and experience with Workday, Sharepoint, Timetabling, Canvas and Swift Digital
• exercise initiative and strong problem-solving skills
• ability to understand and action your tasks appropriately and in a timely manner
• continuously assess and make suggestions for improvements to administrative practices and processes
• ability to work well as part of a team as well as independently and develop productive relationships with other professional and academics in the Business School
• excellent time and workload management skills with the ability to manage interruptions and changes to work priorities to achieve deadlines and required outcomes
  experience in handling a wide range of enquiries and providing excellent customer service.

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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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