Administrative Assistant IT

  • University of New South Wales
  • Australia, NSW
  • Jun 5, 2026
Administration Casual
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    Job Description:

    About UNSW:

    UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

    Position Summary

    An Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing, practical and efficient administrative support.

    In this role, you will:

    • Perform routine administrative tasks such as emails, filing, photocopying, accepting/arranging deliveries and couriers, room bookings, catering and mail sorting.
    • Order and maintain stationery, kitchen supplies and databases.
    • Provide ad hoc catering support during meetings and events.
    • Arranging room and building access.
    • Respond to standard enquiries on UNSW administrative practices.
    • Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

    A person engaged is generally expected to have the following skills and experience:

    • Prior administrative or operational/logistical work experience.
    • Attention to detail and organisation skills.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office software and other online systems.
    • An understanding of, and commitment to, UNSW’s values and objectives.

    Additional Pre-employment checks required for this position

    • Nil

    This is a casual engagement. The successful candidate will be offered approximately 3–4 shifts between 9 and 12 June, depending on operational requirements. Each confirmed shift is expected to comprise 7 paid hours, with casual loading and any applicable penalties, overtime, breaks and allowances paid in accordance with the applicable award or enterprise agreement.

    The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

    If you require any further information regarding the role, please contact Timothy Ly @ [email protected]

    To submit an application for the role, please do so via the 'Apply Now' button. Please note, no applications will be accepted via email.

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