• Full time, fixed term until 31st December 2026

• Exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the Learning and Teaching Strategy Team

• Base Salary $103,185 - $111,237 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

As the Senior Administration Officer, you will provide comprehensive administrative support for the Learning and Teaching Strategy team. This includes delivering secretariat services for governance committees and engagement forums, managing diaries for senior stakeholders, and ensuring efficient workflows. You will utilise your extensive experience to resolve complex queries, provide sound advice on policies and procedures, and contribute to process improvements.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• manage general administrative services and operational support for the work area

• provide secretariat support, including agenda preparation and minute-taking for committees and forums

• coordinate meetings and events, including logistics, travel, and accommodation arrangements

• oversee record-keeping, finance support, and reporting, ensuring compliance with University policies

• liaise with HR on staffing matters, including recruitment coordination and contract renewals

• review and improve administrative processes to enhance efficiency

• undertake ad-hoc projects and contribute to strategic and operational planning.

About you

• tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent experience

• extensive administrative experience within a tertiary organisation and knowledge of the higher education sector

• proven experience providing secretariat support to senior-level committees

• advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database management

• strong financial literacy and experience managing budgets

• excellent communication skills and ability to handle complex enquiries with tact and diplomacy

• strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and ability to prioritise workloads during busy periods

• well-developed negotiation, relationship-building, and influencing skills.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

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 any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kale Claffey Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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