• Part-time (0.5 FTE), fixed term until 31st December 2028

• Located at the School of Chemistry on the Camperdown Campus

• Opportunity to provide operational and administrative support to Sydney Node of MedChem Australia

• Base Salary, HEO6/HE07 $99,455 - $118,267 (pro rata) + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

MedChem Australia (MCA) are welcoming applications for a Node Administrator to ensure efficient operation of the Sydney Node of MCA, situated in the School of Chemistry. The Node Administrator will provide high level administrative and operational support for the Node head and staff, including budget, staffing, communications, reporting and data management.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• manage general administrative services and operational support for the Sydney node

• manage record keeping, and finance/accounting support and reporting for the node
  coordinate meetings and events for the node

• undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a MedChem Australia Node Administrator who has:

• excellent administrative, problem solving and analytic skills, and an ability to be adaptive and innovative in developing and pursuing solutions

• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes

• well-developed negotiation, conflict resolution, relationship building and influencing skills; ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships

• advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite

• experience in managing a diverse group of key internal/external stakeholders

• administrative experience in a tertiary organisation, working knowledge of academic institutions, structures, and the higher education sector would be an advantage (desirable).

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au.

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