Business Operations Administrator

Job no:511016
Work type:Continuing – Part-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Administration, HEO4

(HE04) $66,260 to $72,627 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Continuing part time position (0.6FTE) available immediately. Work pattern to be negotiated with successful applicant

Play a critical role in supporting The English Language Centre’s (ELC) leadership team by becoming a valuable member of the ELC Business Operations team.  The ELC Operations team has the important role of facilitating areas of the growing business including HR, Facilities and Finance.   The ELC is a recognised leader in the higher education of English language teaching and offers a range of Pathway programs into University of Adelaide degrees, General and Academic English language programs, along with short courses for international students and visiting groups.  The ELC is based in Adelaide and has a fluid annual intake of approximately 1000 students and employs 65 teaching and professional staff.

The ELC is ranked as number 1 in Australia for student satisfaction in Learning.

If you are a person who is highly organised, conscientious, an enthusiastic learner and has good attention to detail then this may be the job for you!

Choose to contribute to a dynamic professional business unit and be rewarded by becoming a valued team member. 

The Business Operations Administrator will report to the Business Operations Coordinator and support the functions of the Business Operations Team by undertaking a variety of administrative tasks including:

• Assisting with various HR duties, including the recruitment process when required.
• Procurement, raising vendor invoices, reconciliations, credits, payment processing and other general finance related duties.
• Monitoring the Asset Register, requesting ID and building access cards for new employees, assisting with facilities inquiries.
• Records management meeting University compliance.
• Monitoring generic inboxes.

This position is based in the vibrant heart of the Adelaide CBD – Grenfell Street.

Professional development and training opportunities are supported.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in providing executive or high-level administrative support.
• Demonstrated experience in the maintenance, analysis and reporting of financial data to support the achievement of ELC’s strategic goals.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Be willing to learn new Systems and participate in training, including; ePro, Peoplesoft, Cognos, HPE records management.
• Be motivated and a willing participant of the team with a ‘can do’ attitude.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs – including significant industry, government and community collaborations – offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work’s cutting-edge nature – not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour – provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities. 

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division’s broader role

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement drives the University’s strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience, and investing in our academic staff’s professional development.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

If you have the talent, we’ll give you the opportunity. Together, let’s make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 28 November 2022.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Tracey Flintoft, Business Operations Coordinator, English Language Centre, DASE
P: +61 (8) 8313 5236

E: elchr@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Opportunity employer, Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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