Aboriginal Administration Officer

**Job no**: 500348
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Launceston
**Categories**: Administration, Community & Engagement

**Aboriginal Administration Officer - Riawunna**
- Contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student success and growth
- Play a key role in enhancing Riawunna's impact and the University's vision
- Full time, ongoing role based in Launceston

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the palawa/pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

**The Opportunity**

The Riawunna Centre for Aboriginal Education is focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student success, providing a culturally welcoming space for students to study, access academic and cultural support and be a part of a dynamic community.

As the Administration Officer for Riawunna you will aim to enhance student success and community engagement by providing vital project and administrative support for key programs. In addition, you will:

- Support the financial management of Riawunna's programs, including accurate processing of transactions such as purchase orders, invoices, and travel arrangements.
- Support the operations of Riawunna by onboarding new staff, ensuring completion of necessary paperwork and familiarisation with Riawunna processes.
- Provide efficient and effective administrative and project support for the Riawunna Tutoring Program, Scholarships, Bursaries, and Community Programs. The focus will be on assisting with event management, student engagement activities, and key Riawunna and UTAS programs.
- Maintain and enhance the organisation of records, student data, and program resources.
- Foster strong communication and collaboration with university staff, external stakeholders, and Aboriginal organisations.
- Provide assistance to projects and staff with logistics, supporting marketing and promotion efforts, managing RSVPs, collecting data, and contributing to post-event analysis.
- Deliver high-quality student and community-focused service by managing enquiries, referrals, and maintaining an inclusive and welcoming environment in Riawunna's physical and digital spaces.
- Assist with creation and/or development of marketing and promotional strategies for Riawunna, ensuring consistent and engaging presence across all platforms, and manage promotional merchandise, webpage, and social media content.

**What's Required**
- Skills and experience providing efficient and effective project and administrative support in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience supporting the financial management of an organisation by creating and processing financial transactions using business systems and software.
- The ability to accurately and comprehensively maintain records, assets, and data, along with procurement responsibilities for office, event, and program supplies.
- Strong interpersonal skills to strengthen and maintain effective communication and collaboration with university staff, external stakeholders, Aboriginal organisations, and the community.
- The ability to provide excellent student and community-focused service, ensuring timely responses to enquiries and referrals.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of marketing and promotional strategies.
- Strong initiative and excellent judgement for assessing and solving operational problems and understanding where referral to others is appropriate.
- Diploma level qualification in Administration with relevant work-related experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- A current driver's License

**About the University**

At the University of Tasmania, success takes a quiet determination and adaptability. In turn, this makes us broader, more rounded, multi-skilled thinkers and creative problem solvers, and it sees our institution generate powerful ideas for and from Tasmania. Because of our unique setting and challenges we go beyond creating places of learning. We strive to stimulate economic growth, lift literacy, improve health outcomes for Tasmania and nurture our environment as it nurtures us. We welcome enquiring minds, from near and far, to join us in our pursuit of the extraordinary.

**What's on Offer?**

On offer is a full time, ongoing opportunity based at Inveresk with a competitive remuneration package. We value our staff and the important contributions they make to our community. You'll have access an array of staff benefits and discounts including:

- 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers
- 17% superannuation contribution
- Health and fitness membership options
- Accommodation and car hire discounts
- Health insurance and banking
- Novated leasing

**Remuneration**

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 4 and will have a total remuneration pa