Business Operations Coordinator

• Full-time, Fixed-Term position at HEW 7 until February 5, 2027.
• Parramatta City campus, with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $107,053 – $115,469 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Drive operational excellence and support the Faculty following the recent consolidation of the five Schools of Social Sciences, Arts, Business, Education and Law (SABEL) at Western Sydney University

The Opportunity
As a Business Operations Coordinator within SABEL, you will play a pivotal role in enabling smooth, efficient operations that underpin the delivery of high-quality services. This role sits at the centre of the faculty’s new operating model and is critical to supporting its strategic objectives and day-to-day priorities.

The faculty has recently transitioned to a new structure, bringing together five Schools into one integrated Faculty. This is a period of significant change, and we are seeking someone who can confidently manage core business processes while also contributing to the transformation of how the Faculty works.

You will coordinate day-to-day administrative and business operations, in support of Policy compliance and procurement activities, and help streamline systems and workflows. Working closely with academic and professional staff, you will ensure processes are efficient, accurate and responsive to Faculty needs.

This role offers a genuine opportunity to contribute to initiatives that enhance the experience of students and staff, while supporting projects aligned with the University’s broader vision for excellence in Faculty operations and services.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver timely and accurate coordination of operational processes across the Faculty.
• Provide proactive support and advice on Policy compliance, procurement, and reporting requirements.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Support and contribute to change initiatives as the faculty transitions to new ways of working following the consolidation.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in business operations or administrative coordination within a complex organisation.
• Comfortable working in a changing environment, with the ability to adapt processes, support new ways of working, and contribute constructively to continuous improvement during periods of transition.
• University experience is strongly desired, with familiarity and experience working within a matrix structure.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a commitment to collaborative working.

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 Alison Douglas, Operations Manager via A.Douglas@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1607G in your email.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 9 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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All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position as a secondment must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service to be eligible to apply for this role, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy.