Administrator (Rural Support)- Port Macquarie

Employment Type: Full Time (35-hours week)

Duration: Fixed term contract Until June 2025 (Parental leave cover)

Remuneration: $82,818 + 17% super + annual leave loading

Location: Port Macquarie, NSW 

Please note: This position is based in Port Macquarie, NSW and only applicants in the region or intending to work in the region, will be considered. If you are intending to relocate, please include this in your application.

Why this role matters:

The Administrator, Rural Support Services contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of operational processes supporting the delivery of the undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the Rural Clinical Campuses. 

The role provides high quality administrative and logistical support to the Manager, Rural Clinical Campuses, and Associate Dean Rural Health. The position holder will work closely with the Administrative Officer, Rural Support Services Coordinator within the Rural Support Services team, and build productive relationships with academic and professional staff at each rural campus.

The role involves significant liaison, interaction, and engagement with staff at campuses, faculty and university level as well as with other external stakeholders, and the position holder will have strong communication skills and an ability to interact on various levels. 

The role of Administrator, Rural Support Services will report to the Administrative Officer, Rural Support Services Coordinator, and has no direct reports.

Key Accountabilities include (but not limited to)

• In consultation with the Administrative Officer, Rural Support Services Coordinator, perform and maintain a broad range of administrative practices, including compliance, safety, reporting requirements and other activities supporting the Rural Clinical Campuses.
• Provide effective assistance to academic and professional staff on matters including but not limited to induction, orientation, access to online systems, and process management requirements.
• Contribute to and support the delivery of rural recruitment and admissions initiatives to achieve the objectives of the Rural Entry Scheme, in line with faculty and other requirements.
• Provide guidance and assistance on matters in line with guidelines, processes and procedures including recruitment, HR, WH&S, branding and promotion, media, travel, governance, compliance and audit, reporting, assets, staff training and development.
• Provide effective administrative and logistical support for student activities through the Rural Allied Health and Medical Society (RAHMS) seeking guidance and assistance where appropriate.

Skills Required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and competence gained through another combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience in the coordination, review of programs, projects, scheduling, and other educational support initiatives, ensuring confidentiality, discretion and tact where required.
• Proven initiative and demonstrated problem-solving skills working in a high-volume, process driven educational environment with multiple tasks and competing deadlines, whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and accountability.
• A performance-oriented approach with strong time-management and organisational skills and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate with people at all levels including from diverse backgrounds and cultures, verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.

Specific Pre-Employment Checks Required

• Working with Children Check (WWCC)- NSW

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. 

Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to apply

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Please click Apply now to submit your application online.

Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills & Experience in the position description). To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.

Contact

Aarti

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

*******@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  Wednesday 13th March before 11.30pm.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.