Administrative Assistant

• Based in UniSA STEM at the Mawson Lakes campus
• 1 x full time, continuing position (open to multiple part time appointments) and 1 x part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed term contract until 31/8/26
• Commencing salary: $63,897 (pro rata for part time) per annum (plus 17% superannuation

About You

You are a customer service focused administrator who enjoys working in a team environment. You enjoy being the first point of contact and providing support to many stakeholders. You have a keen eye for detail and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Leader Executive Services, you will be responsible for undertaking a range of administrative services to support the teaching and research activities for UniSA STEM and for the provision of high-level customer service to key stakeholders.

You will be the first point of contact for incoming enquiries including email, telephone and in person, undertake finance administration, generate financial reports, make purchases and support the local area with administrative tasks and queries.

About the UniSA STEM

At the forefront of cross-disciplinary collaboration, UniSA STEM is developing the next wave of innovative thinkers and new possibilities. Harnessing connections across science, technology, engineering and mathematics, we create innovative solutions and ground-breaking developments across teaching, learning and research.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Successful completion of the South Australian Certificate of Education (or equivalent), or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Demonstrated previous experience involving the provision of high-quality customer service to key stakeholders both within and external to an organisation
• Demonstrated previous experience working in an administrative role in a team-based service environment
• Demonstrated experience in using information systems and the Microsoft Office suite of programs

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Flexible working conditions
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
• Corporate health insurance

Culture

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Applications close: 11:30pm Friday 17 January 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

 

How to Apply

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For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Kendelle Newby, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6839.

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