Senior Administration Officer

• $89,120 to $96,497
• Ongoing, full-time
• Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

• Reference number: 24471
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $105,466 to $114,196 pa (HEW6) (inclusive of $89,120 to $96,497 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Senior Administration Officer to join QUT College, Education Portfolio, Academic Division.

QUT College is seeking an experienced and motivated team player to join the Administration team to deliver high quality, effective and efficient support for College students and teaching staff. The Senior Administration Officer role is dynamic and suited to those who are excited by the opportunity to coordinate a broad range of student lifecycle activities. The makeup of the College Admin team is such that this role includes elements of student engagement, study plan management, teacher support, logistics, and a focus on examination and results coordination that includes recruitment and supervision of casual staff.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

QUT College delivers English Language and University Entrance programs to international and domestic students with an emphasis on pathways to QUT faculty programs. English Language and University Entry Programs assist students to meet English and/or academic entry requirements for university degree programs, as well as to improve their English for personal, professional, or academic purposes..

What you need to succeed

Education, training and/or experience equivalent to completion of a degree with subsequent relevant experience.

Well developed administrative and organisational skills with a proven ability to effectively plan and prioritise tasks with limited direction to meet deadlines and balance competing demands.

Demonstrated ability to display initiative, contribute new ideas, evaluate current systems and processes, and contribute to ongoing improvements in the provision of student services.

Demonstration interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with, and provide excellent service to , a diverse client group in a cross-cultural environment, and evidence of the ability to work effectively within a team. 

Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures, data, and legislation to deliver high-quality services.

Demonstrated digital literacy skills including Office 365 and knowledge of, or ability to acquire knowledge of, university systems used to manage reporting and student records.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths. 
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT .

In support of our

Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy

, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength –

see our commitment

. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.  

Job opens: 16-May-2024

Applications Close: 30-May-2024 at 11.30pm

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