Temporary Admissions & Administrative Assistant

SMAART Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Weekly pay

Job summary

SMAART Recruitment is seeking a Temporary Admissions & Administration Officer for a short-term contract in Melbourne’s CBD. The role is full-time, 8am–6pm, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

ASAP start with an approximate 7-week duration and extension possible depending on needs. The position includes reviewing applications and processing documents in a fast-paced, detail‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Strong administration experience
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads and meet deadlines
• Professional, empathetic and resilient approach
• Confident in learning new systems and processes
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Responsibilities

• Predominantly administrative duties with some phone-based tasks
• Reviewing and assessing applications and supporting documentation
• Ensure information is processed accurately and within required timeframes

Skills

Administration

Attention to detail

High-volume workloads

Confidential information handling

Teamwork

Independent work

Learning new systems

Job description

Temporary Admissions & Administrative Assistant

We are currently recruiting for Temporary Admissions & Administration Officers to support an organisation within the education sector during one of their busiest periods of the year.

Starting ASAP, this is a short-term, approximately 7-week contract working full-time hours, with the potential for extension depending on business needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administration skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys detailed, process-driven work.

Key Details
This is a predominantly administrative position, with some phone-based responsibilities. You will play an important role in reviewing and assessing applications and supporting documentation, ensuring information is processed accurately and within required timeframes.

• Contract: Approximately 7 weeks, with potential for extension depending on business needs
• Hours: Full-time hours across 8am-6pm (8-hour shifts)
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Start date: ASAP - approximately Monday 5th October
• Pay rate: $56.55 per hour + Super, paid weekly on a casual basis

We are currently recruiting for Temporary Admissions & Administration Officers to support an organisation within the education sector during one of their busiest periods of the year.

Starting ASAP, this is a short-term, approximately 7-week contract working full-time hours, with the potential for extension depending on business needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administration skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys detailed, process-driven work.

Key Details
This is a predominantly administrative position, with some phone-based responsibilities. You will play an important role in reviewing and assessing applications and supporting documentation, ensuring information is processed accurately and within required timeframes.

• Contract: Approximately 7 weeks, with potential for extension depending on business needs
• Hours: Full-time hours across 8am-6pm (8-hour shifts)
• Location: Melbourne CBD
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Start date: ASAP - approximately Monday 5th October
• Pay rate: $56.55 per hour + Super, paid weekly on a casual basis

Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to have your own laptop, keyboard, mouse and secondary screen available for your work-from-home days.

You will also be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check or be willing to obtain one at your own cost if successful.

About You
We are looking for someone who is highly organised, accurate and comfortable working within a busy, process-driven environment. You will ideally have:

• Strong administration experience
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracyThe ability to manage high-volume workloads and work to deadlines
• A professional, empathetic and resilient approach
• Confidence learning new systems and processes
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Please note due to the high volume of applications expected, we will only be able to contact candidates who are successful. If you have any questions regarding the opportunity, please email ********@smaart.com.au.

Additional information

• 7 Week Casual Contract - Full Time Hours (Monday-Friday)
• $56.55ph + Super, Starting ASAP!
• Hybrid - 2 days WFH and 3 days office based - Melbourne CBD Location