Overview
Full time, fixed term until 31 December 2026. Lead and shape the administrative backbone of a pioneering rural health education team. Base Salary $103,185 + 17% superannuation.
About the opportunity
The Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health (BHUDRH), part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health, is seeking an experienced Administration Lead to provide leadership within the professional team. This newly created role offers the opportunity to shape and streamline administrative functions while supporting the delivery of high-quality education and student placement programs in rural and remote communities.
Reporting to the School Manager, the Administration Lead will oversee the Executive Assistant staff and manage operational and governance functions across the School. You will play a key role in coordinating student placement agreements, secretariat duties, stakeholder communications, and ad-hoc projects that support the School's strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development, implementation, and management of student placement agreements, MOUs, and related administrative arrangements with internal and external partners.
* Provide high-level secretariat support for committees, including scheduling, agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up on actions.
* Supervise and mentor the Executive Assistant to the Head of BHUDRH, ensuring seamless team operations.
* Coordinate operational challenges, address staff and stakeholder enquiries, and maintain a culture of collaboration, responsiveness, and trust.
* Support reporting, compliance, and data management initiatives in collaboration with the School Manager.
* Contribute to ad-hoc projects and initiatives as required to support the School's evolving priorities.
About You
You are a proactive, well-organised, and trustworthy professional with strong administrative and leadership experience. You thrive in a dynamic, rural education environment and are confident managing multiple priorities while supporting staff, stakeholders, and senior executives.
You will bring
* Proven experience in administrative leadership, including contract/agreement management and committee support.
* Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Experience interpreting and applying policies, and familiarity with records and data management systems.
Sponsorship / Work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. You will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process, as part of meeting the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence. Ongoing employment is conditional upon satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, we value trust, accountability and excellence and strive for a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity and inclusion, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We are recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Germinarios, Recruitment Operations at recruitment.medandhealth@sydney.edu.au.
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