Senior Administration Officer, Faculty of Education, Philosophy & Theology
Full-time, Fixed term contract – 12 months parental leave cover, start date 19 August 2026.
Deliver comprehensive administrative support in a collaborative academic environment, facilitating smooth operations and effective coordination among stakeholders.
Salary: 1st July EA increase to $82,752 pa + 15% superannuation.
About the role
The Senior Administration Officer is responsible for a range of administrative tasks to support the efficient management and smooth operation of the Faculty of Education, Philosophy & Theology. The position reports to the Faculty Manager.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-level administrative support aligned to the faculty's strategic and operational priorities.
* Coordinate internal and external processes, including effective record management and maintenance of Faculty registers.
* Support academic governance processes in collaboration with the Faculty Manager and Curriculum Manager.
* Manage detailed administrative tasks such as data entry, spreadsheet maintenance, correspondence, and preparing reports and meeting minutes.
* Apply policies and procedures to prioritise work effectively and resolve issues within the scope of responsibility.
* Contribute as an active team member and provide high-quality customer service to both external partners and University stakeholders.
Qualifications, skills & experience
* Degree qualification with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training.
* Demonstrated administrative experience in a fast-paced environment, with higher education experience highly regarded.
* Proven ability to deliver academic processes with high quality customer service, supported by knowledge of academic and administrative policies and the capability to interpret and apply them effectively.
* Proven commitment to delivering high-quality customer service, supported by strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Intermediate/advanced skills across the MS Office Suite (particularly Excel, MS Word, SharePoint) and student administration systems with the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
* Strong organisational, time management, and attention to detail skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Benefits
* Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth.
* Generous training and development opportunities.
* Friendly and collaborative working environment.
EEO Statement
* Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
* The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.
* The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.
* Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.
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