Part time, fixed term position until 15th August 2025.Located on the South Eveleigh Campus Opportunity for an Administration Officer and Project Administrator to join the School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES) Base Salary, HEO5 $86,511 - $96,863 (pro rata) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The ARC Laureate Program in Soil Security in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences is seeking an Administration Officer and Project Administrator to perform general administrative support under general direction including preparing documents, maintaining records, responding to queries, exploring administrative matters, and sourcing solutions for the work area.As the first point of contact for the work area, this role requires strong administrative and organisational skills to coordinate and undertake a range of operational activities on an ongoing basis.Your key responsibilities will be to: perform day-to-day tasks associated with the provision of project administration support for the Laureate program and associated projects within the work unit provide administrative support for the implementation of Laureate program and associated projects to support the work areas initiatives assist with the coordination of projects, set up databases, source information, correspond with program and project stakeholders and produce a variety of reports.About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity.As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for an Administration Officer and Project Administrator who has: excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in handling a wide range of enquiries and providing excellent customer service well-developed negotiation, conflict resolution, relationship building and influencing skills strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and to prioritise workload during busy periods excellent word processing, spreadsheet, database and Internet skills numeracy skills together with experience in controlling income/expenditure for reconciliation/ budget tracking, and managing invoice payments and purchases a working knowledge of software programs such as Hyperion Reporting System, Concur, Workday, Unibuy, Records Management, Field Friendly and Content Management Systems.Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.This role requires valid work rights for Australia.Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.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 LGBTIQ+.We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer.Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email to ****** The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Click to view the Position Description for this role.Applications Close Monday 28 October 2024 11:59 PM