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The School of Physics is one of the leading Physics schools in Australia. It offers a world class undergraduate physics degree, as well as a postgraduate PhD research program for over 50 students. 33 academic staff conduct theoretical and experimental research in quantum physics, astrophysics, fundamental physics; and condensed matter physics. UNSW is an international leader in quantum computing research and hosts the ARC Centre for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology. Major nodes of two other ARC Centres: Exciton Science; and Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies are also based at UNSW.

The Administrator provides effective day-to-day administrative support within the School of Physics to ensure all services are provided efficiently to meet the operating needs of the School and Faculty.

About the role

• $85K - $96K plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed Term – 2 years
• Full-time (35 hours per week)

The role reports to the School Manager supporting the School and Faculty of Science.

Specific responsibilities for this role include: 

• Provide high level administrative support to the School of Physics.
• Direct enquiries, as appropriate, to other members of the team, 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.
• Assist with the administration of casual staff within the School.
• Monitor and maintain stationery and other general supplies for the School.
• Assist with other School administrative duties as and when they arise.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct
• 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.
• 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 above in your application.

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

Contact:
Katie McBean
E: k.mcbean@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: July 24^th, 2024

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