ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Country Universities Centre Southern Shoalhaven (CUCSS), Ulladulla NSW
Part-time (20 hours per week)
AWARD, LEVEL & REMUNERATION: Higher Education General Staff Award 2020 (Level 5.1) plus 12% superannuation. Base hourly rate above award rate at$36/hour.
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About CUCSS
CUCSS is a Regional University Study Hub (RUSH) based in Ulladulla on the NSW South Coast. The hub operates from a well-established modern Centre where high-speed internet access, advanced IT equipment and dedicated learning spaces enable students to study in our local community, supporting access to courses from a broad range of universities. CUCSS enables lifelong learning that expands knowledge, changes lives, and builds community. The Centre's work is guided by the core values of empowerment, connection, equity, respect and belonging. It is part of a place-based initiative supporting regional communities - independent and affiliated centres that are community owned and operated across regional Australia
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THE OPPORTUNITY
We're seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Administrative Officer to support and ensure the Centre operates smoothly and efficiently on a daily basis. We are seeking someone to join our small team who is a motivated, energetic, warm, engaging and detail-oriented individual. This role is perfect for someone with strong people skills who enjoys variety in their day, making a real difference in students' lives and is pursuing an administration career.
As our daily presence (Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm), you'll ensure our Centre is a warm, well-maintained, and efficiently run environment where our community can thrive.
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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
* Be the friendly first point of contact for students and visitors.
* Provide overall operational and administrative support facilitating an efficient, effective, warm and welcoming office environment for staff and students.
* Keep our Centre looking great – coordinate cleaning, manage maintenance, and keep all amenities ship-shape
* Support students with registrations, orientations, and connecting them to the right Centre based resources.
* Keep our technology running smoothly – troubleshoot issues and ensure everything's ready to go.
* Monitor and maintain office supply levels, ensuring the team has what they need to function effectively.
* Maintaining and updating the organisation's filing systems and databases.
* Ensuring a safe workspace including compliance by all users.
* Coordinate bookings for The Hive Spaces (our coworking social enterprise).
* Provide administrative support for events and day-to-day operations.
* Work with our small, collaborative team to create the best possible experience for our community.
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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Essential:
* Excellent people skills – you're warm, professional, and work well with diverse groups
* Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
* Customer service and administration experience – you know how to provide welcoming experiences
* Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and online platforms, comfortable troubleshooting basic IT issues
* Self-starter who can work independently while being a great team player
* Passionate about education and creating opportunities for regional students
* Current NSW Driver's License and Working with Children Check
* Physical ability to perform light cleaning and event setup tasks
* Ability to pass a CrimCheck
Desirable:
* First Aid and Mental Health First Aid certificates (or willingness to obtain)
* Experience in facilities management or operations support
* Experience in education and/or not-for-profit sectors
* Understanding of WHS requirements
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WHAT WE OFFER
* Part-time position - 20 hours per week
* Fixed hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm (perfect for work-life balance)
* Competitive salary plus superannuation
* Sick leave and annual leave entitlements
* Work in a supportive, values-driven organisation
* Make a real impact in our local community
* Be part of a team that's changing lives through education
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THE DETAILS
* Position: Administrative Officer
* Location: 146 Princes Highway, Ulladulla NSW 2539
* Hours: 20 hours per week (4 hours per day, Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm)
* Employment Type: Permanent part-time with 3-month probation period
* Award: Higher Education Industry – General Staff – Award 2020 (Level 5.1)
* Start Date: January 2026 (flexible for the right candidate)
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CUC Southern Shoalhaven is committed to reconciliation and creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We recognise and value the unique knowledge, perspectives, and experiences that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring to our organisation and community.
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HOW TO APPLY
Please submit the following:
* Your current resume/CV
* A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the essential selection criteria and telling us why you're excited about this opportunity
* Contact details for two professional referees
Applications close: 7th December :59PM no late applications will be able to be assessed
Please apply through (this ad)
For more information about this position, please contact: Adam Gowen, Centre Manager Phone:
Learn more about us:
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
A full position description is available on request
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Country Universities Centre Southern Shoalhaven acknowledges the Yuin people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and learn. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.