Administrative Officer - Newcastle, Australia - University of Newcastle

University of Newcastle

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Newcastle, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Job no:
HRC0002539

Category:
Professional, HEW 5

Part time (0.4 FTE) fixed term (until July '24) opportunity based at either Callaghan or Gosford Campus
Higher Education Worker Level 5 + 17% superannuation
Provide high quality administrative support to research staff and HDR students

Be challenged and imagine with us:

As the Administration Officer for the School's Research & Innovation team, you will provide high quality administrative support to staff and Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students within the School of Nursing and Midwifery, with a particular focus on supporting research initiatives.

In this role you will:

Support HDR students with purchasing, financial reconciliation, and financial reporting.
Provide administrative support for HDR processes such as enrolments and confirmations.
Assist with event organisation for seminars, workshops, the HDR Festival Week, and the Annual Research Symposium.
Provide committee meeting support for the Research Committee.
Answer HDR student queries and provide support where needed.
Respond to other research related enquiries efficiently and effectively.
This fixed term position is part time (Tuesday's & Wednesdays, parental leave cover_ _until July '24) and will be located at either Callaghan Campus or the Central Coast Clinical School Gosford

How will you inspire us?:

You will have:

Strong communication skills including the ability to professionally liaise with a range of diverse stakeholders.
Ability to stay organised, maintain a high level of attention to detail, and work to competing deadlines.
Experience with university financial accounting systems isn't essential but would be beneficial.

What we offer:

The remuneration for this position is from $71,298 pro-rated + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.

About our University:

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence.

Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe.

Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do._

Your next steps:

Your resume
A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below
Completion of a relevant degree without subsequent relevant experience; or completion of a relevant associate diploma and at least two years' subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Demonstrated organisational skills with proven ability to effectively plan and prioritise work to meet competing deadlines.
Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to participate in a team environment and build effective working relationship with staff at all levels of the organisation.
Demonstrated experience in identifying process improvement opportunities, and working with others to deliver process improvement outcomes.

Please upload your Cover Letter and
response to the requested Criteria as one
PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 3 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).

Closing date:
Tuesday 1 August 2023 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you
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