Academic Coordinator

• Provide high quality administration support to our faculty and be a vital part of our success.
• UC Level 5, Salary Range $77,292 pa - $87,815 pa + 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About us:

Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups.

About the opportunity:

We are seeking a dedicated Administrative Support Specialist to join our dynamic team! This role involves timetabling, which requires a keen eye for detail and adaptability, particularly when navigating unexpected challenges.

If you are detail-oriented and passionate about providing exceptional support, we would love to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate closely with faculty academics to create and manage timetables for current and future semesters.
• Handle workload allocation and process contracts with precision and efficiency.
• Tackle last-minute changes with creative problem-solving skills.
• Assist the administration team with various tasks, including finance and credit card reconciliation.

This role offers you the chance to contribute to a vibrant academic community. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate closely with faculty and staff while enjoying a supportive atmosphere that values your contributions.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your CV and a cover letter explaining what makes you suitable for this role, and how would you prioritize and streamline processes to effectively visualize potential conflicts or gaps.; no additional documents are necessary.

Submit your CV through the “Apply Now” tab. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.

WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

For job specific information: please contact Miss Sarah Mayberry, Senior Administration Coordinator on 02 6206 3724 or email [email protected]

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email [email protected]

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 13 October 2024