Administrative Officer

Australian Catholic University; North Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 101,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Salary packaging

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Australian Catholic University (ACU) in North Sydney invites applications for an Administrative Officer to support the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine. The role delivers high‑level administrative and coordination duties, supports Heads of School and leadership teams, and ensures smooth day‑to‑day operations on campus.

The appointment is full‑time, permanent with some hybrid flexibility, and ACU offers generous benefits including 17% employer superannuation and salary packaging.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level administrative and coordination support to the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine.
• Undertake reception duties on campus and be the first point of contact for staff, students, and visitors.

Job description

Australian Catholic University – North Sydney NSW

Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia

Job No: APTAV106415#023

Exceptional opportunity to provide administrative and coordination services to the National School of Nursing Midwifery & Paramedicine

Work collaboratively with a supportive team to deliver ACU's strategic and faculty priorities

ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions

Full time, permanent opportunity with some hybrid flexibility working at North Sydney campus

About the role:

Operating within School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine (NSW), the Administrative Officer provides high level administrative and coordination support to all areas of the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine. The position is responsible for delivering administrative support to the Heads of School, leadership teams and the wider faculty at the direction of the Team Leader to ensure the efficient operation of the school on a day to day basis.

Undertake reception duties on campus, act as the first point of contact and resolve enquiries from staff, students, university stakeholders and visitors.

Support faculty academic, administrative and technical staff with key administrative functions and provides timely information and advice.

Instruct and coordinate administrative workflows within university requirements and timelines.

Develop an understanding of regulations, processes and organisational structures relevant to the functioning of the school.

For full position details, refer to the position description

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Hyery Im, Team Leader - School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine (NSW) at: ********@acu.edu.au

What we offer:

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

Total remuneration valued to $101,464 - $109,838 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $85,739 - $92,815 (pro rata) pa (HEW 5), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.

Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.

As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact ***********@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly funded university whose teaching, research and service is shaped by the vision of flourishing lives, thriving communities, and a more ethical future for our world. ACU has more than 2,500 staff and 34,000 students across eight campuses: Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU draws on the Catholic intellectual tradition which values human reason and welcomes everyone regardless of their faith, cultural tradition or circumstances. ACU invites all staff - both academic and professional - to embrace, and to support in ways meaningful to them, its mission to respect the dignity of every human person, to seek knowledge and to advance the common good.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

Position Description:

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