Widening Participation Admin – Outreach & Data Support

Newcastle; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 77,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday leave

Personal leave and parental leave

Superannuation contributions

Private health insurance discounts

Gym membership discounts

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The University of Newcastle is seeking a Widening Participation Administrative Assistant to support outreach and pathway programs, providing administrative, data management and customer service to ensure effective operation of widening participation initiatives. This 12-month fixed-term position is full-time and located at the Callaghan Campus.

You will maintain accurate records, coordinate program logistics and build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders to support

Qualifications

• Highly organised and detail-oriented administrator with strong communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tailor communications for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for widening participation and student pathway programs.
• Respond to enquiries from students, families, schools and University stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and data across University systems and databases.
• Coordinate program communications, documentation and participant information.
• Assist with the delivery of outreach activities, workshops and events.
• Prepare reports and support program tracking and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to improvement of administrative processes and record management practices.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Data management

Customer service

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Excel

CRM systems

Job description

The University of Newcastle is seeking a Widening Participation Administrative Assistant to support outreach and pathway programs, providing administrative, data management and customer service to ensure effective operation of widening participation initiatives. This 12-month fixed-term position is full-time and located at the Callaghan Campus.

You will maintain accurate records, coordinate program logistics and build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders to support