Hr/Office Manager

About the business

UCX is a dynamic organisation providing, events, food & beverage services, sporting, recreation, fitness, conferencing and entertainment to the University of Canberra and general community. The organisation is entrusted with the day-to-day connection between students and the university by providing on-campus services to foster a great experience for all students.

What we are looking for - the right fit

UCX is a diverse and dynamic team based organisation.  We are looking for someone that embraces the team mentality. And whilst this role is HR & Office Management, we are looking for someone who is prepared to jump in and help out when all hands are required across the organisation.  You thrive on building relationships with people and helping to maintain a positive and caring team culture. You are looking for a role that will engage you and allow the best parts of you to flourish.

At UCX we really value our people and culture.  This role requires a level of maturity and experience to effectively provide leadership in a mid-sized organisation.  

About the role - the formal stuff

Working within the main UCX office, this newly created role of HR/Officer Manager is a senior leadership role that acts as the key contact for HR and UCX office matters. The HR/Office Manager has carriage of essential administration functions such as hiring, induction and general HR, maintenance of regulatory compliance obligations, administrative functions and coordination of organisation wide events and activities where required.  Reporting to the CEO, the role acts as the main conduit for the UCX office. 

Duties include:

• Relationship builder and key point of contact for UCX team.
• Culture driver.
• HR administration and employee management
• Review of employee expenditure.
• Maintenance of UCX asset register and coordination of new procurements.
• Participation in and administration of inventory control program including data entry into POS.
• Review of payroll data prior to processing.
• Other finance and administrative support.

The successful candidate will be someone who can integrate and work well within a team.  The ability to be flexible and prepared to tackle differing tasks is essential.  

UCX is flexible to discuss permanent or permanent part-time employment.

Benefits and perks

UCX  provides above award conditions and superannuation, subsidised parking, free on-site gym membership and access to university study (where appropriate for the role).

Skills and experience

• The successful candidate MUST have qualifications and/or proven experience in an HR role - minimum 3 years.
• Professional approach and ability to work in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Excellent computer, website and presentation skills. 
• Excellent time management skills

We look forward to hearing from all applicants who satisfy this criterion. Please send a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, why you want to come and work with us as well as your supporting resume. 

Enquiries about the role please contact Sarah Jennett - 0403 183*** or *************@canberra.edu.au