Administrative Assistant (HEO 3)

• Based in UniSA Justice and Society at the Magill Campus
• Two full-time, continuing positions
• Commencement Salary: $61,736 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About You

You are a highly motivated Administrative Assistant who is reliable, accountable and responsive. You seize opportunities and are outcome and customer focused, providing solutions through logical, creative and innovative thinking.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Officer, UniSA Justice and Society, you act as the first point of contact for incoming enquiries to the academic unit, prioritising, distributing and coordinating communications and deliveries. You will undertake finance administration for the unit and will contribute to the organisation of unit-specific events.

About UniSA Justice and Society

Developing new knowledge and multi-disciplinary solutions to some of society’s most pressing issues, UniSA Justice and Society offers a wide range of programs and conducts world-class research in the fields of law, psychology, social work, human services and social sciences.

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Successful completion of the South Australian Certificate of Education, or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Previous experience in a reception or administrative position involving the provision of high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated understanding of finance administration including reconciliations, accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Proven organisational skills, including experience in prioritising and meeting deadlines
• Experience in using all programs in the Microsoft Office suite and a corporate information system

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as: 

• Access to great personal development opportunities 
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
• Employee assistance and development programs 
• A variety of leave arrangements

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment.  Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results. 

Start Your Unstoppable Career

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.  

Please address your cover letter to Amra Delibasic, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 5918. 

Applications close: 11:30pm Monday 11 March 2024

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 

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UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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