Administrative Officer - School of Economics

UNSW International; Sydney; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Leave loading

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Discounts across retail, education and

Job summary

University of New South Wales is seeking an Administrative Officer in the School of Economics to ensure smooth delivery of administrative operations. You will report to the School Manager and support academic and professional staff while coordinating key processes.

The role includes activities across timetabling, Moodle, examinations, HDR administration, and financial administration, with a focus on the 2028 Flex Semester transition.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent experience or an equivalent mix of education and training.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong customer service focus and stakeholder liaison experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily administrative operations and reporting to support the School.
• Improve procedures, manage workflows and provide staff guidance.
• Serve as a key contact for stakeholders and handle sensitive matters.
• Support academic staff and School projects, including the 2028 Flex Semester transition.
• Assist teaching and learning activities including timetabling, Moodle, examinations and HDR administration.
• Coordinate financial administration and casual contracts.

Skills

Organisation & time management

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Numeracy

Advanced Microsoft Office

Education

Tertiary qualification with experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Administrative Officer - School of Economics

University of New South Wales – Kensington NSW

Administrative Officer – School of Economics

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Remuneration: Level 6 from $108,021 - $115,233 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus, NSW

About UNSW:

UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical and purposeful in everything we do.

As Australia's #1 university and one of the world's leading research institutions, our people are helping solve society's biggest challenges through world-class research, education and innovation. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and make a genuine impact, you're in the right place.

Why your role matters

As an Administrative Officer in the School of Economics at UNSW, you will help ensure the smooth delivery of the School’s administrative operations. Reporting to the School Manager, you will support academic and professional staff, coordinate key processes and contribute to School initiatives, including the transition to the 2028 Flex Semester system.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily administrative operations, reporting systems and processes to support the School.
• Improve administrative procedures, manage workflows and provide guidance and training to staff.
• Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing enquiries and sensitive matters.
• Provide administrative support to academic staff, committees and School projects, including the 2028 Flex Semester transition.
• Support teaching and learning activities, including timetabling, Moodle, examinations, results and HDR administration.
• Coordinate financial administration, casual contracts, Special Consideration cases and supplementary examinations.

Who you are

You are an organised, proactive and service-focused professional who thrives in a busy environment. You bring strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while supporting colleagues and stakeholders.

You will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, guide and support staff.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong customer service focus.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and the ability to coordinate projects and improve processes.
• Strong numeracy skills, including the ability to interpret financial information and monitor budgets.

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the positionlisting onJobs@UNSW

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. It's our people who make UNSW one of the world's leading universities.

Along with the opportunity to work on diverse, high-risk projects that support world-class research and education, you'll enjoy benefits that are hard to find in many construction and infrastructure environments, including:

• 17% superannuation and additional leave loading.
• Additional 3 days' leave over the Christmas shutdown.
• Flexible working options and genuine work-life balance.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Discounts and entitlements across retail, education and fitness.

To learn more about working at UNSW, visit: https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Pre-Employment Checks

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.