Administrative Officer

• Full-time, fixed-term contract (12-months) at HEW Level 5.
• Penrith campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $85,778 – $97,006 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Provide essential administrative support that enables effective faculty operations across teaching, research, and community engagement.

The Opportunity
You will provide high-quality administrative support that underpins the effective operation of the Faculty and contributes to its overall success. Working closely with the Business Operations Coordinator, you will support a wide range of activities including teaching and learning, research, governance, and community engagement. Your role will be central to ensuring that administrative processes are delivered efficiently and in line with University standards.

You will prepare documentation using a range of systems and tools, manage records and correspondence, and support student-facing services such as enrolment, timetabling, and general enquiries. You will also liaise with academic and professional staff to coordinate key operational activities, maintain accurate data across University systems, and ensure consistent administrative practices across the Faculty.

In addition, you will contribute to event and project coordination, supporting initiatives such as Open Day, graduations, and community engagement activities. You will assist in delivering Faculty events, maintain promotional materials, and identify opportunities to improve processes and service delivery. This role requires strong organisation, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

What Success Looks Like:

• Administrative processes are delivered efficiently and support Faculty operations.
• Documentation, records, and correspondence meet University standards.
• Students and staff receive accurate and timely advice and support.
• Faculty events and activities are coordinated effectively and delivered to a high standard.
• Opportunities for process improvement are identified and implemented.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Relevant qualification or equivalent administrative experience in a large organisation.
• Strong computer literacy across systems including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to show initiative.
• Experience coordinating events and managing competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build professional relationships.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Nicole Pearce, Operations Manager n.pearce@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1602T
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 30 July 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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