Administration and Communications Coordinator

• Full-Time, continuing position located at the Camperdown Campus
• Great opportunity to coordinate general administrative services and school communications activities
• HEO 6, Base Salary $91,644 - $98,796 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse ranges of humanities and social science studies in the Asia Pacific region and is regularly ranked in the top 20 Arts faculties in the world. The School of Languages and Cultures (SLC) offers the widest range of undergraduate and postgraduate language studies in Australia and is a Centre for European, Latin American, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. 
 

The School is seeking to appoint an Administration and Communications Coordinator to oversee general administrative support provided by the administration team and coordinates communications and engagement. This includes creating and implementing a communications plan, preparing documents, responding to complex queries, sourcing solutions, as well as coordinating programs and events.

The successful candidate will be required to provide guidance and support to more junior staff, utilising their extensive administrative experience and judgement, helping to analyse matters and provide advice on policy and procedures for the delivery of work outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate general administrative services and operational support
• create and manage the School’s communication plan
• coordinate and manage the School’s local and international engagement programs, including scholarships  
• develop and maintain professional relationships with School’s academic and administrative staff, as well as other internal stakeholders
• organise the delivery of School events including Open Day, Info Day, Awards Ceremony and other academic and alumni related events.

About you

• ability to facilitate and coordinate complex projects
• experience in marketing and communications
• demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills
• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating
• strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiatives
• working knowledge of software programs including MS Suite.

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.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

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 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 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.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Jiang, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected] .

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Applications Close

Wednesday 12 April 2023 11:59 PM