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Senior Casual Academic Administration OfficerJoin to apply for the Senior Casual Academic Administration Officer role at University of SydneySenior Casual Academic Administration Officer2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Casual Academic Administration Officer role at University of SydneyGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Full time, Fixed-term opportunity until 31st December 2025Exciting opportunity to help a newly formed team still within the project phase growBase Salary $99,455 + 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityThe University of Sydney is looking for a Senior Casual Academic Administration Officer to join a newly established team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of casual academic administration, ensuring seamless coordination, compliance, and efficiency in work allocation processes. You will oversee daily administrative activities, support Casual Academic staff, maintain accurate documentation, and support in continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, you''ll play a key role in onboarding and training new team members, engaging with stakeholders, and managing timesheet processes. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy problem-solving, and are passionate about optimizing operations, this role offers a rewarding and impactful career path within the University.Your key responsibilities will be to:Manage daily administrative activities, supporting casual academic staff, tracking work allocations, and ensuring efficiency in processes.Triaging and tracking technical issues raised by Casual Academic Administrative Officers.Preparing onboarding and training material for new Casual Academic Administrative Officers, including the existing and ongoing uplift.Support compliance with university policies, and process improvement initiatives.Respond to enquiries, liaising with faculty staff, and fostering professional relationships.Maintain accuracy in work allocation databases, and processing updates.About youHigh level communication skills with the ability to influence others to action.Excellent administrative and data entry skills, with strong attention to detail.Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.Previous administrative experience in a tertiary organisation and knowledge of the higher education sector would be an advantage.To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.Work RightsYou 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 checksYour 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 statementAt 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 that 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 applyApplications (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 Mouhamed El Chami Recruitment Operations by email to Mouhamed.elchami@sydney.edu.au The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Click to view the Position Description forthis role.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionAdministrativeIndustriesAdministrative and Support ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at University of Sydney by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Senior Administrative Officer roles.Executive Assistant - Office of General CounselSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$100,000.00-A$110,000.00 14 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$85,000.00-A$100,000.00 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoProperty Administration Officer, APS5, Corporate (EA2025/79)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoEveleigh, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoMillers Point, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$60.00-A$62.00 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 21 hours agoRedfern, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoExecutive Assistant, Division of Surgery & Anaesthesia (DoSA)St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoMillers Point, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoAuburn, New South Wales, Australia 6 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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