Senior School Administration & Operations Lead

The University of Notre Dame Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Training & development

Friendly environment

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame Australia is seeking a Senior Administration Officer to lead the School of Nursing and Midwifery administration at the Chippendale Campus. This full-time continuing role focuses on delivering efficient, high-quality support across the school.

You will manage records, timetabling, financial administration, and student/staff enquiries, contributing to policy reviews and service improvements.

Qualifications

• Possession of a degree qualification with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Demonstrated administrative capability with previous experience within a university or tertiary environment, would be highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases, timetabling systems, and administrative technologies.
• Sound understanding of policies, procedures, and data management practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative and a service-focused approach.
• Proven ability to prepare accurate, high-quality documentation and reports.
• Knowledge of nursing and midwifery clinical placement, accreditation, and regulatory requirements is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, including meeting coordination, records management, correspondence, and stakeholder liaison.
• Manage data, reports, documentation, submissions, and written communications.
• Coordinate financial administration, including purchase orders, invoicing, payments, and record keeping.
• Respond to student, staff, and partner enquiries, including clinical placement support.
• Coordinate the administration team's workload and ensure efficient service delivery.
• Support timetabling, teaching administration, grades, and student records.
• Coordinate events, workshops, orientations, and training activities.
• Contribute to projects, policy reviews, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Data management

Timetabling systems

Microsoft Office

Independent working

Documentation/reporting

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Databases

Timetabling systems

Office software

Job description

The University of Notre Dame Australia is seeking a Senior Administration Officer to lead the School of Nursing and Midwifery administration at the Chippendale Campus. This full-time continuing role focuses on delivering efficient, high-quality support across the school.

You will manage records, timetabling, financial administration, and student/staff enquiries, contributing to policy reviews and service improvements.