Administrative Assistant, International Services

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

Job summary

Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Sydney is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide generalist support to ABC International Services. Reporting to the Production and Operations Manager, the role is hands-on, service-focused, and offers variety in day-to-day tasks.

You will coordinate international travel, process invoices and payments, maintain rosters, organise meetings and assist with events and ad-hoc projects, with a focus on keeping the team organized and productive.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

General administration

Invoice processing

International travel bookings

Organization

Follow-through

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location: Ultimo, Sydney

• 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 www.abc.net.au/careers.

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