Senior Administration Officer | PSC749

A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC

The opportunity

We're seeking a self-motivated and proactive Senior Administration Officer to join our Financial Services Unit on a permanent basis. 

Directly supporting our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the Coordinators within the broader team, your role is key in ensuring the smooth coordination and management of daily work tasks including calendar management and adhoc project tasks.

Working within this Unit requires a high level of confidentiality and attention to detail, providing administrative support and resolving stakeholder enquiries where suitable. 

• This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement
• Base Salary Range: $69,600 to $81,716 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $2,464 retention allowance 
• You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.

• Coordinate and manage daily work tasks, enquiries and correspondence including calendar management and project plans
• Support, facilitate and implement the operation of finance processes
• Prepare, reconcile and submit monthly statutory statistical and financial reports
• Complete tasks that require specialised administrative skills including the compilation of business paper reports.

Please Note: For the purpose of recruitment, the title of Senior Administration Officer has been used to reflect the equivalent industry title. Internally the official title of this position is Section Manager Administration Officer.

We're all about putting the right people, in the right role Here's what we're looking for:

• Diploma qualification related field with several years of experience
• Demonstrated extensive experience in computer skills including the MS Suite at an advanced level
• Demonstrated ability to understand and analyse budgets

This is life at PSC

• Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu 
• Long service leave when you've been with us for just over 5 years
• Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it 
• Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
• PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
• Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
• Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
• Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
• Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
• And lots more…

Enough about us, we want to hear about you So tell us about…

• Provide an example that demonstrates your ability and prior experience in supporting a senior manager within an administrative capacity.

Ready to Apply? Here's what you need to know

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 30 November 2025

Contact: Brooke Tisdell, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on

For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for 'How to Apply'

To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values

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