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Job summary

UNSW Sydney invites applications for the Centre Administrator in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computer Performance & Integration (QPI). You will provide day-to-day admin support, maintain the central Zoho Creator database, coordinate across eight partner university nodes, and support governance and reporting.

Role can be full-time or part-time (0.6 FTE+), on-campus Kensington Sydney, with fixed-term contract of 3 years; salary Level 5: A$92,265–A$104,401 plus 17% super.

Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant certificate or diploma-level qualification
• Demonstrated experience maintaining data within databases or similar business systems
• Interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Administrative skills including executive assistance and governance support
• Sound computer skills including databases, word processing and spreadsheets
• Understanding of UNSW's aims, objectives and values
• Knowledge of health & safety responsibilities
• Experience in university/research environment
• Experience using Zoho Creator or similar low-code platform
• Experience supporting research student, HR or research administration
• Experience in event planning, management and delivery

Responsibilities

• Maintain QPI central operational database built on Zoho Creator
• Support day-to-day administrative services for the Centre
• Collaborate with node administrators and staff across eight university nodes
• Support governance, record-keeping and reporting
• Provide executive assistance to senior staff and manage schedules

Job description

Centre Administrator - ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computer Performance and Integration

Sydney University of New South Wales

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The Opportunity

The Centre Administrator provides day-to-day administrative support to ensure all services are provided efficiently to meet the operating needs of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Computer Performance & Integration (QPI). The role has particular responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance of QPI's central operational database, built on the Zoho Creator platform, which the Centre relies on to record, track and report on its activities across eight partner-university nodes. As a member of the QPI Operations Team, the Centre Administrator will work closely with node administrators and professional staff across the Centre's eight partner-university nodes, helping to maintain consistent record-keeping and administrative practice across QPI's national network. The Centre Administrator will report to the Chief Operations Officer and has no direct reports. We would welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time work (0.6 FTE or above). Finding the right person matters more to us than a particular working pattern, and we will work with the successful candidate on an arrangement that suits them.

• Salary, Level 5: $92,265 - $104,401 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Employment type: Full time or Part time (0.6 to 1.0 FTE considered)
• Appointment type: Fixed-term contract – 3 years
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia (on campus requirement)

About UNSW

UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It's the reason we're one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you're in the right place.

About QPI

The ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computer Performance & Integration (QPI) is a multi-institutional research initiative bringing together researchers, students and industry partners to advance useful quantum computing while building the capability and culture that will shape Australia's quantum future.

QPI is hosted at UNSW Sydney within the Faculty of Engineering, and its research program spans eight Australian university nodes: UNSW, the University of Sydney, the University of Technology Sydney, the Australian National University, Griffith University, the University of Queensland, RMIT University and the University of Melbourne together with government agencies, research organisations and industry partners across the quantum computing sector.

The Centre is led by a Director and three Deputy Directors, each responsible for one of QPI's priority areas: Research Excellence, People & Culture and Innovation & Translation. For more information on the Centre, visit:

Alongside its research objectives, QPI is committed to shaping the culture of Australia's emerging quantum technology workforce: training a new generation of quantum research leaders, embedding equity and inclusion at every level of the Centre and fostering a culture of scientific integrity and collaborative practice across the program.

Skills and Experience

• Completion of a relevant certificate or diploma-level qualification, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training
• Demonstrated experience maintaining data within databases or similar business systems, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Well-developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills including a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with diverse groups within and external to the organisation, and to work cooperatively with colleagues across the organisation
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to set priorities and meet multiple deadlines while remaining flexible and responsive to organisational needs
• Demonstrated administrative skills, including experience in the provision of executive assistance to senior staff, sound financial administration practices, and demonstrated skills in governance support and record-keeping
• Sound computer skills, including databases, word processing, spreadsheets and email
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
• Experience working in a university, research institute or multi-institutional research centre environment
• Experience using Zoho Creator or a similar low-code database or CRM platform
• Experience supporting research student, HR or research administration processes
• Demonstrated experience in event planning, management and delivery

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via

We recognise that there is no single pathway to success in this role. We welcome applicants with experience gained in universities, research organisations, industry or the not-for-profit sector. We value backgrounds spanning researcher development, education, people and culture, program delivery, stakeholder engagement and community building. If you meet most of the criteria and believe your experience could contribute to QPI's success, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.