Operations coordinator

Job no: 504357 Work type: Professional Location: Bruce Categories: Administration

Salary and Hours: UC Level 5, Salary Range $81,918 pa - $93,070 pa plus 17% Super. Full Time Continuing Opportunity

About us

University of Canberra is more than a university, it's a community committed to shaping a better world through education, research, and opportunity with a strong commitment to inclusivity and reducing inequalities. Our vibrant campus in Australia's capital city is a hub of innovation, opportunity and a launchpad for a diverse cohort including first-in-family students and future leaders alike. If you are looking for a career that matters with a welcoming, values based, forward-thinking institution, come build your future with us.

About the role

Join a collaborative and supportive team where your organisational skills and attention to detail will help drive the smooth day-to-day operations of a dynamic Faculty.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Operations Coordinator to provide essential administrative and operational support across a broad range of functions within the Faculty. Reporting to the Senior Operations Coordinator, you will be a key point of contact for operational enquiries and play an important role in supporting staff, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring processes run efficiently.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate a range of operational activities across HR, finance, travel, and compliance functions.
• Support the resourcing of casual academic staff, including contract generation, stakeholder liaison, and timesheet administration.
• Provide timely advice and administrative support on operational and finance matters.
• Assist with financial administration, including budget tracking and reviewing credit card and reimbursement transactions for compliance.
• Support work health and safety, risk, compliance, and training administration activities.

About you

You are customer-focused with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. You enjoy working collaboratively, building effective stakeholder relationships, and finding practical solutions to support operational excellence.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements including the option to work around school hours (9:30am–2:30pm), and Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Early Childhood Education and Care 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)

EEO Statement

University of Canberra is a values based organisation and sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodiversity and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.