Funding contingent continuing employment, Part -time (0.8FTE) ,
Opportunity located in Lismore Bring structure, drive improvement, and help keep a complex organisation running smoothly
Base Salary $ 107,312 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Administrative Officer to join our team at the University Department of Rural Health Northern Rivers in a newly redesigned role focused on operational coordination, process improvement, reporting, and business support.
This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional administration and play a central role in supporting projects, governance activities, onboarding processes, reporting frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives across a busy regional university centre.
You enjoy creating order from complexity and are known for your ability to keep projects, people, and processes on track.
Sponsorship / work rights for Aust ralia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University . Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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.
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