Administrator in Canberra

This Job is based in Australia. UNSW Canberra operates under a long-standing core agreement with the Department of Defence to provide academic and higher education programs at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), a partnership that has spanned over 50 years. As part of this agreement, UNSW Canberra maintains institutional engagement with the Defence Industry Security Program to support its campus-wide security protocols, research partnerships, and governance workflows. In this role you will provide vital support for our DISP team.

Who You Are (skills And Experience)

• At Level 5: Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Advanced time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service and support to clients at all levels.
• Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to make sound judgements and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and contributing to projects and initiatives.

• At Level 6 (in addition to the above): Excellent time management and organisational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to guide staff.
• Highly advanced interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organise and co-ordinate projects and tasks.

Benefits And Culture

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc).
• Additional three days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities.
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses.
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Free gym access.
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.

Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be Australian Citizens to be considered for this position in order to achieve an Australian Government security clearance at the Baseline level, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

Get In Touch

For role-related queries please contact: Rachel Martens - Defence Security Manager r.martens@unsw.edu.au

For Recruitment Process-related Queries Please Contact Holly Whale – Talent Acquisition Partner h.whale@unsw.edu.au

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.