Education Services Assistant

• Fantastic casual Education Services Assistant opportunity within the University’s Centre for English Teaching and Learning Hub

• Casual Full time contract from July 2024 – December 2024 with potential extension

• Must be available full time, Monday – Friday (35/hour week). Onsite role

• HEO 4 Step 1 $52.80 per hour excluding Superannuation

              

About the opportunity 

The Education Services Assistant performs general administrative, reception and clerical duties under direct guidance including drafting standard documents, record keeping, typing, updating web materials, responding to routine queries, etc. for the work areas of Centre for English Teaching and Learning Hub. As the first point of contact for the unit, this role requires sound administrative and organisational skills in order to coordinate and undertake a range of operational activities on a day to day basis.  

The Education Services Assistant works as part of the Education Services team which includes the work streams of student services, public relations, events and communications, staff services, data collection and reporting systems and research and technology, each with complex projects 

Your key responsibilities will be to: 

• provides general administrative services and operational support to the work area 

• provides Centre for English Teaching + Learning Hub specific administration services and support  

• coordinates diaries, meetings and events and provides conference support to the work area  

• maintains records and reporting for the work area 

• undertakes ad-hoc projects and other activities 

About you 

• ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work 

• problem solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods 

• advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite 

• faster learner, able to adapt and quickly learn new skills 

• have a valid WWCC (or the ability to obtain one) 

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.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon completing all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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.

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 support filling out this application, please contact Michael Abelardo by email to [email protected]   

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Sunday 19 May 2024 11:59 PM