Administrative Officer

• Full-time, fixed term position to 13 Nov 2026 at HEW Level 5
• Hawkesbury campus, with flexible working arrangements
• Salary: $85,778 – $97,006 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Provide high-quality administrative support that keeps Faculty operations running smoothly.

The Opportunity

As an Administrative Officer, you will play a central role in supporting the effective day-to-day operations of the faculty. Working closely with the Business Operations Coordinator and broader professional staff team, you will deliver high-quality administrative services that underpin teaching, research, and engagement activities.

You will provide practical and responsive support across a wide range of functions including documentation, records management, assets life cycle management, finance processing, and facilities coordination. The role requires confidence working across multiple university systems and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and service standards.

This position is part of a collaborative Faculty professional staff team and may support multiple schools and initiatives as required. You will also contribute to Faculty events and projects that directly enhance the student and staff experience, while identifying opportunities to improve processes and service delivery.

What Success Looks Like:

• Delivering accurate and timely administrative support across Faculty operations
• Maintaining compliant records, documentation and financial processing
• Supporting academic staff with governance, reporting and operational tasks
• Coordinating and supporting Faculty events and activities
• Contributing to process improvements and consistent administrative practices

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Relevant qualification and or equivalent administrative experience in a complex organisation
• Strong computer literacy across word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentations
• Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Experience supporting events, activities or projects
• Well-developed written and interpersonal communication skills

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

• Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state through salary-packaging options.
• Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
• Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,
• Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Anu Anuradha, Business Operations Coordinator via a.anuradha@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1148P. 
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 12 April 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.

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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