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Senior Administration Officer Allied Health 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Part time (0.8FTE), fixed term contract until December 2026 with possible extension Join the Rural Clinical School (Northern Rivers) (RCSNR) a collaborative initiative managed and hosted by the University of Sydney Base Salary starting from $103,185 + 17% superannuation (Pro Rata) About the opportunity The University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH), Rural Clinical School Northern Rivers, University of Sydney provides a multidisciplinary centre of excellence in education of students for clinical practice in rural health. We also conduct research relevant to the priorities and needs of rural communities, with a focus on Aboriginal health research, climate change and health impacts, education research and health services research. This position will be based within the Lismore campus and is located within walking distance of the Lismore Base Hospital. The incumbent''s presence on campus at Lismore is essential. Your key responsibilities will be to: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Allied Health Education team, including the Academic Lead and Program Manager. Coordinate the annual education planning cycle, accommodation allocations, and teaching space bookings. Support with grant reporting, milestone tracking, and application submissions. Maintain and update communication materials and website content in collaboration with the Communications Lead. Backfill Education Support Officers during peak periods or leave, and support student placements and teaching coordination. Deliver student support services, including orientation, pastoral care, and community engagement activities. Coordinate and manage events. Provide meeting support as well as report writing, data evaluation, planning cycles of the education process, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure compliance with university and health service policies and procedures. Organise and manage meetings, workshops, and events, including logistics, catering, and IT support. Manage record keeping, finance/accounting support, and reporting for the work area. About you Tertiary qualifications with some relevant work experience; and/or equivalent combination of relevant experience and training. Experience providing student support, or a support role in an education field. Contract management and/or grant management experience or similar. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience handling a wide range of enquiries and delivering outstanding customer service. Strong time and workload management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, using initiative and sound judgement to resolve issues. Welldeveloped interpersonal skills, including negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship building. Advanced problemsolving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing solutions. Highlevel computer proficiency, particularly in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures within a tertiary education or similar complex environment. Commitment to continuous improvement and contributing to a positive team culture. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Preemployment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required preemployment or background checks that are 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 steps, 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+. 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