Senior Administrative Officer

• Casual Senior Administrative opportunity within the Division of Teaching and Learning
• Short-term assignment covering leave from Friday 30 October – Friday 13 November 2026

• HEO 7 Step 1, $80.81 per hour

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organised, customer-focused Senior Administrative Officer to join the University of Sydney for a short-term, two-week assignment from Friday 30 October – Friday 13 November 2026 (total of 11 working days initially).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator with strong organisational skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to thrive in a busy office environment. The successful candidate will provide administrative support, manage calendars and emails, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of office operations.

Key Responsibilities

• provide high-quality administrative support in a professional office environment
• manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and maintain schedules
• monitor and manage email correspondence, ensuring timely and professional responses
• deliver excellent customer service to staff, students, and other stakeholders
• use the Microsoft Office suite to support daily administrative tasks
• navigate university administrative systems and processes as required
• assist with general office coordination and administrative duties

About You

• previous experience working in an office environment, with strong administrative skills
• excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• strong written and verbal communication skills and a customer-service-oriented approach
• confidence managing calendars, emails, and meeting coordination
• proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and adapt quickly to a short-term assignment

Desirable: Previous experience using university administrative systems, such as Concur and Campus Assist. Experience gained at any university is welcome, and familiarity with university systems is an advantage rather than a requirement.

 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

 

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

 

Pre-employment checks and declarations 

 

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum 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 Mari Lewis, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

 

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Applications Close

Sunday 18 October 2026 11:59 PM