• Full-time fixed term position until 26th June 2024 with the possibility of being extended

• Utilise your exceptional administrative and organisational skills

• Base Salary $91,644 - $98,796 (HEO6) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy and Services) leads our promotion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation, including engagement, education, research and participation, and our outreach to communities.

The Senior Administration Officer will provide high level administrative and operational support, ensuring the delivery of efficient workflows within the Indigenous Strategy and Service work area. You will coordinate diaries, meetings and events as well as provide guidance on policy and procedures to colleagues when required. You will respond to queries, utilising your experience and technical knowledge to resolve matters as they arise.

Candidates who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• report to the Executive Director, Indigenous Strategy and Services
• manage general administrative services and operational support
• coordinate diaries, meetings and events and provide conference support
• manage record keeping, and finance/accounting support and reporting
• development and implement of strategic and operational plan improvements
• undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities.

About you

• previous administrative experience in tertiary organization and/or experience working with Aboriginal people, government, industry and civil society
• strong financial management experience and literacy skills
• excellent verbal, written and customer service skills
• strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement
• working knowledge of software programs such as Hyperion Reporting System and Fraedom.

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.