Administrative Officer

Casual contract for 1-year, fulltime hours (Monday to Friday)
Opportunity to perform general administrative and clerical duties at the Centre for Continuing Education
HE05 Step 1, $57.08 per hour
Flexible working arrangements available
About the opportunity
The Centre for Continuing Education is looking for an Administrative Officer to perform general administrative duties and provide support across a number of work areas. The role requires strong interpersonal, administrative and organisation skills, and tasks involve answering queries from customers and facilitators, planning and scheduling of the Centre’s public course programs, updating website information, editing course materials in line with the University’s brand guidelines, and liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer service. The successful candidate must be happy to undertake ad-hoc duties and projects appropriate within the classification level as required.
Your key responsibilities will be:
provide general administrative services and customer support to the work areas
assist in the planning and scheduling of CCE’s public course programs
respond to stakeholder enquiries, ensuring communication is clear and timely
maintain website information
maintain records and reporting for the work areas
assist in preparing presentations and reports
undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities.
About you
proven admin and customer service experience
excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in handling a wide range of enquiries and providing excellent customer service.
excellent organisational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail
demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement
advanced Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint and Word), confidence using multiple information technology platforms
an all-rounder with the ability to prioritise workloads and work across multiple areas simultaneously
ability to work both independently and as part of a team
bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or the equivalent in training and experience
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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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
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