Senior Administration Officer

• Full time, fixed term until 15th Feb 2025, with a possibility of extension. Located at the Faculty of Engineering on the Darlington Campus

• Opportunity to join a supportive team in the Faculty of Engineering

• Base Salary (HEO6) $95,860- $103,341 p.a. + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Engineering has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Administration Officerto manage general administrative support including preparing documents, responding to complex queries, exploring matters, and sourcing solutions etc. for the work area. The incumbent will pursue opportunities for the Faculty to innovate and lead by example through proactively contributing to projects, process improvement and reinforcing the value of innovation to the Faculty and the University

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• manage general administrative services and operational support for the work area

• support the team in devising and implementing agreed solutions and develop and the Faculty’s digital and automation services, forms, collaboration services

• make suggestions for continuous improvement based on a deep understanding of Faculty and University needs and maximising current resources (including technology)

• take a supervisory role in project management comprising of minor infrastructure projects, maintenance, accommodation and relocations works

• manage the direction, coordination, implementation, execution control and completion of minor projects ensuring alignment with University and faculty strategy, commitments and goals

• share technical knowledge and peer train colleagues in managing and replicating the systems established to support the Faculty projects.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and we are looking for a Senior Administration Officer who has:

• significant experience in navigating the University platforms in order to capture and share information

• experience working with modern workplace technologies including but not limited to Office 365 and digital workflow tools, SharePoint O365, Procurement Systems, Marketing and Communications tools

• the ability to acquire data and interrogate complex systems to determine key issues/elements of the data and summarise clearly

• project management experience

• the ability to understand client requirements and work with the client to progress projects, and when needed, explain and manage delays in projects

• experience with SharePoint will be highly regarded.

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Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

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

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 which 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

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