Academic Support Administrative Officer

• Provide high-level event and administrative support to foster engagement for our Central Coast Campuses
• Full time fixed term (until July ’25) opportunity based at our Central Coast Campus
• 17% super, generous annual, personal, and life leave, wellbeing programs, health and fitness discounts

Be challenged and imagine with us

As Academic Support Administrative Officer, you will deliver high-level support to assist in fostering engagement opportunities among communities, industries, students, and our Central Coast Campuses. You will work closely with various disciplines, staff, and students to support meaningful connections and collaborations.

This is an exciting and varied role focused on supporting academic, student, and industry events and activities, in addition to general administrative duties, all aimed to promote a vibrant and engaged campus community.

In this role you will:

• Plan and coordinate activities, functions and events on campus focusing on staff, students, and industry involvement.
• Work in conjunction with academics to create and execute specialised projects including maintenance of digital platforms.
• Build and develop effective relationships with key stakeholders, internal and external.

This fixed term position is a Parental Leave Cover until July 2025, is full time, and will be located at the Central Coast Campuses (Ourimbah and Gosford).

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• Experience in event management and/or in the delivery of multifaceted engagement activities.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain beneficial relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability delivering high-quality administrative support in a complex environment.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $74,863 to $86,842 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.

We offer a range of benefits and employment conditions that help you balance your commitments, stay healthy, and work effectively. For information on our employee benefits (such as leave, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships, and salary packaging) please visit here.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

• Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.
• If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application:

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below (these may differ slightly from the Position Description, please only respond to the below in your application).

1. Demonstrated ability and capacity to deliver quality professional administrative support to senior colleagues in a large complex organisation.
2. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including demonstrated experience in preparing event and meeting documents, reports, and presentations.
3. Demonstrated event and project management skills, including the ability to support the delivery of high-quality engagement programs or events.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

Contact Us

For specific position enquiries, please contact Sandra Heiner, College Academic Support Team leader on (02) 4349 4962 or via email at sandra.heiner@newcastle.edu.au

Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au Please note, we do not accept email applications.

Closing date: Thursday 29 February 2024 at 11.59pm AEDT

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

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