Full time, fixed term role until July 2025.Excellent opportunity to be valued for your strong administrative skillsBase Salary $86,511 + 17% SuperannuationAbout the opportunityThe University of Sydney's Scholarships team is looking for a self-driven and motivated individual to join their high performing team. You will utilize your strong administrative skills to prepare documents, maintain records, update web materials, respond to queries, explore matters and source solutions related to the effective, timely and compliant administration of scholarships for domestic and international students. As the first point of contact for the office, this role requires strong administrative and organizational skills to coordinate and undertake a range of operational activities on an ongoing basis. Your key responsibilities will be to:manage the delivery of daily administrative activities and services that form part of the scholarships team’s workresolve matters and manage communication with discretion, tact and diplomacy utilizing knowledge of University policy and practiceprovide advice and resolve scholarship related matters that may arise with discretion, tact and diplomacyensure databases, extracts and regular reports issued are aligned with business needs and established proceduresinitiate, develop and maintain professional, productive and positive relationships with faculty administrative staff, academics and other internal and external stakeholders.About youability to communicate effectivelydemonstrated provision of excellent customer service skills, addressing inquiries, providing assistance, and tactfully handling communications and resolutions in sensitive situationsability to create and organise documents accurately and efficientlyefficient in managing time to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement.Please note that we would like you to respond to the questions below in your cover letter:Can you share examples of how you've demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills in handling enquiries and providing customer service?Additionally, discuss your experience in managing documents efficiently and handling multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.Highlight instances where you've applied problem-solving and analytical skills to handle these situations.To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Pre-employment checksYour 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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. How to applyApplications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the 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 Tooba Fida, Recruitment Operations by email to tooba.fida@sydney.edu.au © The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Click to view the Position Description forthis role.Applications CloseSunday 05 January 2025 11:59 PM