Administration Assistant, Southern Highlands

Narooma; Bowral; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible working

Generous leave entitlements

Purchased leave options

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Wollongong (UOW) in the Southern Highlands seeks a proactive administration professional to support the local clinical school hub in Bowral. You will coordinate student placements, learning activities, and day-to-day program operations, ensuring smooth delivery and strong partnerships with staff and healthcare partners.

This 0.8 FTE, part-time role offers a competitive salary with 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Exceptional customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and stay organised.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Initiative and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of student placements and learning activities.
• Support student accommodation and rural placement experiences.
• Provide administrative support to academic staff and program operations.
• Coordinate meetings and key program activities.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and healthcare partners.

Skills

Administration

Customer service

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Proactive approach

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Make an impact at the University of Wollongong (UOW) - a purpose-driven institution ranked in the top 1% of universities globally.

About the Role

Join a collaborative team supporting medical education in the Southern Highlands. You'll help students succeed by providing administrative support, coordinating key activities and placements, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the local clinical school hub.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in coordination of student placements and learning activities
• Support student accommodation and rural placement experiences
• Provide administrative support to academic staff and program operations
• Coordinate meetings, and key program activities
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and healthcare partners

About the Team

The Graduate School of Medicine (GSM) is dedicated to improving health and wellbeing through medical education, research and strong community partnerships. With a focus on regional, rural and remote communities, GSM prepares future doctors to make a meaningful impact where they are needed most.

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is delivered across Wollongong, Shoalhaven, the Southern Highlands and a network of rural training sites throughout NSW.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Exceptional customer service and communication abilities
• The ability to manage competing priorities and stay organised
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Initiative, adaptability and a proactive approach to work
• A commitment to respectful, inclusive and collaborative practices

Why Join UOW

• Competitive salary package including 17% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
• Generous leave entitlementsincluding additional concession days over the Christmas and New Year period
• Purchased leave options to provide greater flexibility throughout the year
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities

Role Details

• Employment type: Continuing Contingent* | Part-time appointment (0.8 FTE, 28 hours per week)
• Level 3/4: $67,214 - $85,682 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation
• Location: Southern Highlands, Bowral District Hospital
• Valid Australian work rights required. Visa sponsorship is not available

Special Job Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to reside rurally in a Modified Monash Model: (MM2+) region https://www.health.gov.au/topics/rural-health-workforce/classifications/mmm
• This position is not suitable for remote work in accordance with the UOW Remote Working Guidelines

Position Description

Closing Date: Sunday 22 November 2026, 11:55pm

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Wollongong is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is valued, respected and celebrated. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, removes barriers to participation, and provides equitable opportunities for staff to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with caring or family responsibilities.

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.

*Continuing Contingent: Refer to section 24 of theUniversity of Wollongong (Professional Services Employees) Enterprise Agreement, 2023: This position forms part of an external funding agreement. Should funding cease and not be renewed the continuing appointment may be terminated on the basis of the contingency.