Administrative Assistant (HEO 3)

• Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples and Adelaide University or UniSA employees only
• 2 x Part-time (0.8FTE), fixed term contracts until 31 December 2026. Based in UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance Unit at the Whyalla Campus
• Commencement Salary: $63,897 (pro-rata) per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About You

You are highly organised and responsive, handling tasks with efficiency and care. With strong problem-solving skills, you manage quick turnarounds and address issues as they arise. You build rapport easily with colleagues and external contacts, ensuring clear and professional communication. As a team player, you contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment while maintaining accurate records and delivering timely administrative support.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager: Department of Rural Health, you will be responsible for undertaking a range of administrative services to support the accommodation and placement support activities of the Department of Rural Health and for the provision of high-level customer service to key stakeholders.

The Path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

About the UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance Unit

At UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance, we shape community wellbeing by educating future health professionals, producing graduates who contribute to the future health workforce. We deliver solutions-based research that addresses global health needs, working with industry and the community to solve critical health challenges.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Successful completion of SACE (or equivalent), or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Demonstrated experience in reception or admin roles delivering high quality customer service
• Demonstrated understanding of finance admin including reconciliations, accounts receivable/payable
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office suite and corporate information systems
• Demonstrated organisational skills including prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines

Benefits

We offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include:

• salary packaging
• flexible work arrangements
• high-quality professional development programs and activities
• on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities

Culture

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Start Your Unstoppable Career!

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Laura Gomes, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 7112.

Please note applications will not be accepted via email and must be uploaded via the Working at UniSA Portal.

Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 21 April 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on [email protected]. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

To be eligible to apply for internal positions, you must either identify as an Australian Aboriginal Person, or be a current UniSA or Adelaide University continuing, fixed-term or casual staff member at the time the position is advertised and have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of the appointment.

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