Senior Administration Officer - University Centre of Rural Health at GDG on Campus | University of Sydney

Lismore, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

103185.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Support, Project Management, Organisational Skills, Communication Skills, Customer Focus, Negotiation Skills, Relationship Building, Critical Thinking, Continuous Improvement, Process Development, Event Management, Judgement, Discretion, Tact, AI Tools, Database Management

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Full time, fixed term opportunity for 12 months with extensions contingent on grant funding. Exciting opportunity to work as a Senior Administration Officer at the University Centre for Rural Health in Lismore Base Salary starting at $103,185 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Senior Administration Officer plays a pivotal role in supporting effective business operations through the delivery of high-level administrative, governance and project support. This position oversees core administrative services, facilitates efficient systems and processes, and ensures compliance with organisational policies and standards. The role contributes to strategic priorities by coordinating projects, managing information and reporting frameworks, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Success in this role requires strong organisational capability, sound judgement, and the ability to build productive relationships across diverse teams. Your key responsibilities will be to: manage general administrative services and operational support to the work area, including front office and reception functions provide comprehensive administrative support and project management to project teams, working groups and organisational initiatives manage records, digital content and reporting frameworks develop and maintain local databases, registers, guidelines, workflows and ways of working, driving continuous improvement undertake ad-hoc projects and perform duties appropriate to the classification level as required. resolve complex matters with discretion, tact and diplomacy using sound knowledge of university policy and practice About you tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (including business administration), or an equivalent combination of training and experience demonstrated administrative experience within a tertiary education or similar complex environment experience developing process maps, workflows, guidelines and processes and interpreting organisational policies strong project coordination, event management and organisational skills excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach advanced computer skills including in the Office suite, databases and AI tools well-developed negotiation, relationship-building and influencing capability ability to exercise initiative, critical thinking and sound judgement while managing competing priorities demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and supporting system and process enhancements. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 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. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Thursday 19 February 2026 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html

Responsibilities

The Senior Administration Officer manages general administrative services and provides operational support, including front office and reception functions. They also oversee project management and ensure compliance with organisational policies and standards.