Administrative Officer

Part time (25 hours per week) continuing position. Located on the Camperdown Campus Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on delivering quality learning experiences Base Salary HEO5 $ 89,755 - $ 100,495 (pro rata) + 17% superannuation The Centre for Continuing Education team is seeking a highly motivated Administrative Officer to provide high-level administrative and customer service support. This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities. As the first point of contact for students, facilitators, and visitors, you will deliver exceptional customer service and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. You will also take ownership of course scheduling, facilitator engagement, and reporting tasks to support the team's objectives. Your key responsibilities will be to: deliver onsite administrative services via phone, email, and in person, ensuring professional and timely support is provided to staff, facilitators, students, clients, and visitors; coordinate course planning and scheduling, liaising with facilitators and internal stakeholders; contribute to reporting, and compile and maintain accurate data for compliance purposes; provide detailed advice, guidance, and information to students about CCE's course offerings, ranging from providing course‑specific information to making recommendations regarding the suitability of specific courses; liaise with debtors and creditors to ensure there are no overdue payments; support the setup and maintenance of teaching spaces and respond to facilities requests. 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 are looking for an Administrative Officer who has: excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong customer‑service focus; proven ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines with minimal supervision; strong numeracy and computer literacy, including Microsoft Office; two to four years of administrative experience in a busy, client‑facing environment; the ability to work on campus in an office‑based role, providing in‑person support to students, facilitators, and visitors. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email to © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Thursday 11 December #J-18808-Ljbffr