Administrative Assistant (HEO 3)

• Based in Education Futures at the Mawson Lakes campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $59,338 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

This position is responsible for undertaking a range of administrative services to support the teaching, engagement and research activities of the Academic Unit and for the provision of high-level customer service to key stakeholders.

About UniSA

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.

At UniSA Education Futures , we develop education professionals who will play a crucial role in the learning and development of children, young people and adults. Our research contributes to innovation in education and preparation for learning, supporting and informing new approaches to practice in the ever-evolving education sector.

Core Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for incoming enquiries to the Academic Unit (Unit) from within and external to the University, including email, telephone and in person.
• Ensure deliveries to the Unit are prioritised, distribution is coordinated, administrative processes are followed, including payment of invoices and recipients are notified of the arrival of their delivery.
• Undertake finance administration for the Academic Unit and ensure compliance with the University’s Finance policy framework and procedures.
• Generate transaction reports from the University’s Finance system for cost centre managers.
• Undertake approved purchases within the University’s delegated authorisations as a University Accredited Purchasing Officer.

• Successful completion of the South Australian Certificate of Education (or equivalent), or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated previous experience in a reception or administrative position involving the provision of high quality customer service to key stakeholders both within and external to an organisation.
• Demonstrated understanding of finance administration including reconciliations, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills including experience in preparing documents with a high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated organisational skills, including experience in prioritising and meeting deadlines.

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
• Staff study support
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership

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.

How to Apply

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 Emma Kelvin, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 0482 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 4245.

Applications close: 11.30pm Wednesday 29 June 2022

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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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

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

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email [email protected] and you will receive a response within one working day.

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