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The Administrator provides effective day-to-day administrative support within the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (BABS) and the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES) to ensure all services are provided efficiently to meet the operating needs of both schools. This position works across both schools with an emphasis on BABS and also provides administrative and calendar support to the Head of School in BABS.

About the role

• $92K - $104K plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Continuing
• Full time (35 hours per week)

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

• Provide high level administrative support to both schools and other nominated teams, with particular emphasis on supporting the Head of School of BABS as required.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining effective channels of communication, analysing requests and correspondence to prioritise as well as urgent and often sensitive matters.
• Provide effective specialist advice relating to administrative guidelines, processes and activities.
• Develop and maintain detailed filing systems, spreadsheets, databases, websites and other administrative systems.
• Draft agendas, minutes, correspondence, briefing notes, and guidelines for specific committees and meetings as required.
• Respond to a range of in-person, telephone and email enquiries from internal and external stakeholders, and initiate, action or escalate as necessary.
• Review and monitor finance administration requests, including but not limited to, purchasing, travel, credit card reconciliation, expense reimbursements, payment requests and billing processes.
• Arrange, support and promote meetings and events for internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertake induction and new starter process for new staff and visitors including access to systems and building and site orientation.
• Participate in relevant projects and business improvement activities to streamline processes and facilitate administrative efficiency.
• May supervise staff and/or have overall responsibility for the day to day administrative operations of BABS and BEES.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health & safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.

About the successful applicant
(Selection Criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have:

• 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.
• Advanced numeracy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to guide and supervise staff.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

Contact:
Michael Bowen
E: m.bowen@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: October 20^th, 2026

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