Senior Administrative Officer University of Sydney•Swan View, Western Australia, Australia
Casual Opportunity
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Support a major AI-focused research project within the University of Sydney Business School.
Initially based on campus, with potential for WFH arrangements once established in the role.
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney Business School is seeking a highly organised Senior Administrative Officer to provide administrative support to a significant research project exploring the impact of AI in the workplace. Working as part of a collaborative research team, you will contribute to the smooth delivery of project activities through the coordination of meetings, stakeholder engagement, research administration and data management.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and supporting meaningful research with real-world impact.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Provide high-level administrative support, including inbox and correspondence management.
Coordinate calendars, meetings, schedules and stakeholder communications.
Assist with research administration and research data management activities.
Support the day-to-day operational and administrative requirements of the research project.
About You
Previous experience in an administrative, executive support or project support role.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
Experience within a university, research or higher education setting would be highly regarded.
An understanding of research administration processes or experience supporting research projects is desirable.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note:



You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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Salary: HEO 6, $***** per hour plus super
Applications Close: Sunday 19 July *******:59 PM
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📌 Senior Administrative Officer (Western Australia)
🏢 Centre For Continuing Education
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