About this role
Casual opportunity available commencing first week of March 2026
Exciting opportunity for a casual Student Advising Assistant in the Division of Students
HEO 4 Step 1 $56.85 per hour + super
About the opportunity
The Student Advising Assistant provides a range of administrative services to support the performance and progress of Student Advising initiatives and collaborations with other teams across the university. The role effectively engages with diverse stakeholders, and accurately maintains and updates records and platforms.
Key Responsibilities
provide administrative assistance to one of the teams in Student Advising, the Peer Support Advisors Program, by documenting and processing event support requests from other teams
maintain program records and platforms across a range of initiatives, ensuring a high degree of accuracy, data integrity and confidentiality
assist with the implementation of administrative and process improvements on Student Advising programs and proactively report any issues to management
maintain productive relationships with other teams, both within the Division of Students and in other areas of the university, who collaborate with Student Advising teams
implement effective and transparent communication activities to keep stakeholders informed
Provide organisational assistance prior to, during and after Student Advising training and events
undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required.
About You
prior experience in program administration, including maintenance of documentation and online platforms
excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office) for the preparation and maintenance of documents, records and communications, especially Microsoft Excel and Forms.
some knowledge of social media and online platforms, including Discord
data entry skills with a high level of accuracy
demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work to meet multiple deadlines and maintain attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
able to demonstrate some cross-cultural understanding
2-3 years' experience in the higher education industry
Fluent in writing simplified Chinese (preferred but not essential)
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 that 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 Jenny Seo, Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected]
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What you'll do
- The Student Advising Assistant provides administrative support for Student Advising initiatives and maintains program records. The role involves engaging with stakeholders and assisting with event support requests.
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