Administration Assistant

- Flexible, inclusive work environment with generous remuneration and benefits
- Remuneration package up to $91,654 per annum, including 17% super
- We value your skills and experience and will support your development

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

The Administration Assistant within the Faculty of Education. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Provide a broad range of administrative support, adjusting to the faculty’s dynamic needs.
• Assist with enquiries, documentation, meeting coordination, and secretariate support.
• Maintain administrative systems, databases, and website updates.
• Support faculty programs, projects, and on-campus orientations for new staff and visitors.
• Collaborate with university teams to facilitate faculty involvement in university-wide activities.

You will be proactive, organised, and adaptable to evolving administrative tasks. More specifically, you will have:

• A relevant qualification at Certificate level and three years of relevant administrative experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with good oral and written communication
• Experience and in general office and computer-based administration systems, including Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Strong time management skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

• Full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term (12 Months)
• Located at Gold Coast, QLD 4225
• HEW Level 4. The base salary ranges from $72,947 - $78,337 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $91,654.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].  

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with unrestricted work rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name: Simon Brown, Faculty Manager

Phone: 02 6626 9157
Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, 16 November 2024

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

Use the position description link below to access further information about the selection criteria for this role. You will need to submit complete responses to the selection criteria with your application, including providing examples where relevant. Please prepare these and submit each response when prompted in your online application submission.