Administration Assistant at University of Wollongong

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

84002.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organised, Customer Focused, Detail Oriented, Approachable, Frontline Reception, Account Management, Mail Processing, Event Coordination, Equipment Hire, General Enquiries, Record Keeping, Scheduling, Welfare Meetings, University Procedures, Supportive Environment

Industry

Writing and Editing

Description

Permanent/Continuing, part time appointment (21 hours per week, Wednesday – Friday) Level 3/4: $65,896 - $84,002 (pro-rated) + 17% Superannuation UOW Student Residences is looking for an organised and customer focused Administration Assistant to support daily operations at International House. Working between 8am and 6pm on rotating shifts, you’ll provide frontline reception coverage and help ensure the residence runs smoothly. The role involves managing resident accounts, processing mail, coordinating event orders, assisting with equipment hire, and responding to general enquiries. You’ll also support management with scheduling conduct and welfare meetings, while maintaining accurate records and following university procedures. As a primary point of contact for residents, visitors, and stakeholders, you’ll contribute to a welcoming and supportive residential environment. This role suits someone who is approachable, detail oriented, and confident in a busy, customer-facing setting How to Apply Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You’ll be prompted to submit a resume, and cover letter (of no more than 1-2 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description. For further information about this position, please contact Eleanor Smith, Manager Student Residences on + 61 2 4221 5539 or esmith@uow.edu.au. Position Description Closing Date: Wednesday 4 February 2026, 11:55 PM As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender-based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender-based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation. The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians. Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply. This position is not suitable for remote work in accordance with the UOW Remote Working Guidelines. This position has been classified as ‘child-related work”, more information is available within the position description The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception. Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.

Responsibilities

The Administration Assistant will support daily operations at International House by providing frontline reception coverage and managing resident accounts. Responsibilities include processing mail, coordinating event orders, assisting with equipment hire, and responding to general enquiries.