Operations & Business Support Coordinator
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This part-time 0.8 FTE role sits in Lismore with the University Department of Rural Health Northern Rivers and offers funding contingent continuing employment, with a base salary of $107,312 (pro-rata) plus 17% super. The newly redesigned position centers on operational coordination, process improvement, reporting and day to day business support across a busy regional university centre, including coordinating reporting schedules, onboarding, and supporting projects, events and working groups while developing workflows and supervising reception. The ideal candidate is highly organised and proactive, with experience in operational coordination in a complex environment, strong analytical and problem solving skills, comfort with systems and digital tools, excellent communication and stakeholder management, and a continuous improvement mindset. Note that sponsorship is not available and you must have unrestricted Australian work rights; pre employment checks apply; apply with a cover letter, CV and supporting documents via the Apply button, and for confidential discussion contact Lena Germinarios.
Funding contingent continuing employment, Part-time (0.8FTE),
Opportunity located in Lismore Bring structure, drive improvement, and help keep a complex organisation running smoothly
Base Salary $107,312 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Administrative Officer to join our team at the University Department of Rural Health Northern Rivers in a newly redesigned role focused on operational coordination, process improvement, reporting, and business support.
This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional administration and play a central role in supporting projects, governance activities, onboarding processes, reporting frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives across a busy regional university centre.
In this role, you will:
coordinate reporting schedules, approvals, records management, and business processes
support onboarding activities and operational administration across multiple teams
assist with projects, events, and working groups
develop and improve workflows, systems, and operational processes
supervise reception services and support day-to-day centre operations
About You
You enjoy creating order from complexity and are known for your ability to keep projects, people, and processes on track.
You will bring:
experience in operational coordination, business support, or administration within a complex environment
strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
confidence working with systems, reporting, and digital tools
excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes
a continuous improvement mindset and interest in new technologies and ways of working
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum 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 Lena Germinarios, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]
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Sunday 12 July 2026 11:59 PM