Administrative Assistant, International Services

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC International is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide generalist administrative support, keeping the team organised and day-to-day activities running smoothly in Sydney.

Reporting to the Production and Operations Manager, this role involves coordinating international travel, processing invoices, maintaining rosters and records, and supporting events and ad hoc projects with a hands-on, service-focused approach.

Qualifications

• General administration experience including invoice processing and international travel bookings.
• Strong organisation, accuracy and follow-through.
• Proactive, flexible and service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international travel, including flights, accommodation, visas and approvals.
• Process invoices, purchase orders, payments and reimbursements.
• Maintain rosters, timesheets and administrative records.
• Coordinate meetings, training, team activities and general office requirements.
• Support events and international delegation visits.
• Provide occasional administrative and EA support to senior leaders.
• Pitch in across ad hoc tasks such as employee contract requests and projects as needed.

Job description

• Full Time | Fixed Term Contract until June 30, 2028
• $80,000 to $89,000 + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super

About ABC International

The ABC is Australia’s most trusted and independent public broadcaster, sharing Australian conversations, culture and stories with audiences at home and across the Indo-Pacific. Through ABC International, we connect with communities across the region, delivering trusted news, engaging content and media development initiatives that inform, educate and strengthen connections between Australia and its neighbours.

About The Role

As Administrative Assistant, you’ll provide generalist administrative support to ABC International Services, helping keep the team organised and day-to-day activities running smoothly.

Reporting to the Production and Operations Manager, this is a hands‑on, service-focused role with plenty of variety. You’ll coordinate international travel, process invoices and payments, maintain rosters and records, organise meetings and provide support across events, team activities and ad hoc projects.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate international travel, including flights, accommodation, visas and approvals.
• Process invoices, purchase orders, payments and reimbursements.
• Maintain rosters, timesheets and administrative records.
• Coordinate meetings, training, team activities and general office requirements.
• Support events and international delegation visits.
• Provide occasional administrative and EA support to senior leaders.
• Pitch in across ad hoc tasks such as employee contract requests and projects as needed.

About You

You’re organised, task-focused and proactive, with a genuine enjoyment of supporting others and getting things done. Comfortable juggling different priorities, you’re equally happy processing an invoice, organising international travel or picking up whatever task needs attention.

You’ll Bring

• General administration experience, including invoice processing and international travel bookings.
• Strong organisation, accuracy and follow-through.
• A proactive, flexible and service-oriented approach.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.
• A genuine interest in media, public broadcasting and the ABC’s international work.
• Availability to work from Ultimo four days per week.

If you’re someone who likes being organised, getting things done and helping a busy team operate at its best, we’d love to hear from you.

Full Position Description: PD ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ABC International.pdf

More Info

In line with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the Australian community.

To request recruitment information in an alternative format or discuss accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail].

For more information about working at the ABC, visit abc.net.au/careers.

For further information on this position please contact Caroline Diek, Recruitment Specialist via [e-mail]