Senior Executive Admin & Ops Lead (Fixed-Term)

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Administration Officer for the Sydney Pharmacy School. This full-time fixed-term role runs January 2027 to June 2027 and covers staff leave, with potential for internal secondment.

You will work closely with the School Manager, providing high-level administrative and project support across HR, finance, facilities and events, ensuring smooth operations and stakeholder satisfaction within a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business administration or related discipline.
• Demonstrated administrative experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Experience providing high-level administrative and executive support.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the school manager and executive support team.
• Coordinate a broad range of administrative activities ensuring efficient service delivery to staff and stakeholders.
• Respond to complex enquiries with sound judgement and initiative.
• Advise on university policies, procedures and processes.
• Support HR processes, leave management and policy inquiries.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Budget tracking

HR processes

Education

Tertiary qualifications in business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Administrative systems

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Administration Officer for the Sydney Pharmacy School. This full-time fixed-term role runs January 2027 to June 2027 and covers staff leave, with potential for internal secondment.

You will work closely with the School Manager, providing high-level administrative and project support across HR, finance, facilities and events, ensuring smooth operations and stakeholder satisfaction within a dynamic academic environment.