Administrative Support Officer, Unsw Canberra

Administrative Support Officer, UNSW Canberra

Job no: 514831
Work type: full time
Location: Canberra, ACT
Categories: Administration

University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra is a campus of UNSW located at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. UNSW is not like other places you have worked, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It is the reason we are one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. 

About our Us:  

The Administrative Support Officer role sits within the Estate Security & Safety (ESS) team and supports all business areas across UNSW Canberra with the remit to maintain and improve our Faculty. 

About the Role:  

Role: Administrative Support Officer
Salary : Level $71,629 – $88,407 plus 17% Superannuation 
Employment type:  Full time, 35hrs 
Term: fixed term and continuing 
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Please note: This recruitment process may be used to fill more than one position.

As a member of the ESS team, the Administrative Support Officer will contribute to team initiatives and promote productive working relationships with Faculty and University colleagues, Defence and industry stakeholders, visitors, and students. The Administrative Support Officer provides administrative support and assistance to ensure effective delivery of estate, security and safety activities across the Faculty.

Our Ideal Candidate:  

Our ideal candidate will: 

have the ability to work both independently and effectively within and across teams to build relationships to deliver on outcomes

have a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) and interact successfully

provide administrative support across all ESS functions e.g review, process and enter transactions

arrange, support, promote and participate in meetings, inspections, projects and

cooperate with and promote all health and safety policies and procedures of the University.

Benefits:  

Generous superannuation contributions 

Flexible work and leave arrangements 

Employee discounts

A commitment to life long learning

UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Heathy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture. 

Eligibility:  

The successful candidate will be required to:

undertake pre-employment checks and obtain a medical certificate stating they are fit for manual handling prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description.

work from the UNSW Canberra campus. 

be an Australian Citizen.

UNSW is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

Applications Close:  26 March 2023, 11:30pm AEDT 

Contact:   Suzanna Holmes
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Any questions about the application process – please email
For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit our website:
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UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for staff. 

Advertised: 14 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 26 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time