Senior Administrator

• Provide quality admin support in a world-leading research facility, the Charles Perkins Centre

• Part time (28 hours per week), fixed term until 26th September 2023

• Base Salary $91,644 to $98,796+ 17% superannuation (pro-rata to 0.8 FTE)

About the opportunity

As a Senior Administration Officer, you will work across two key areas within the Charles Perkins Centre (CPC), manage general administrative support including preparing documents, responding to complex queries, exploring matters, and sourcing solutions for the work area.

If you’re someone who manages your time well, enjoys flexibility where you can decide which days you work and wants a level of variety that working across two different departments can bring, this is the job for you.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• manage the general day to day office operations and administration activities

• coordinate diaries, meetings, and events, including planning and managing events for the work area

• build and manage effective working rapport with key stakeholders and staff across the University

• manage record keeping, and finance/accounting support and reporting for the work area

• ensure quality application of, and compliance with, University administration policies and procedures

• be the first point of contract, respond to enquiries in person, by phone and email.

About you

• must have demonstrated experience in a high-level administrative support role

• previous experience in the higher education/tertiary sector or within a multi-faceted organisation

• excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with strong problem solving skills

• well-developed negotiation, conflict resolution, relationship building and influencing skills

• proven experience in handling a wide range of enquiries and providing good customer service.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

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 which 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 support filling out this application, please contact Rachel Strong, Recruitment Operations, on 02 8627 7612 or by email to [email protected]

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Tuesday 13 September 2022 11:59 PM