Administrative Officer

• Full time, Fixed term until 31 December 2026
• Opportunity to not only deliver administrative services but to also support records management, finance/accounting, and event management
• HEO 5 Base Salary $86,511 - $96,863 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Sydney Conservatorium of Music , Australia's premier music institution, is nestled in the heart of Sydney's vibrant cultural precinct. With a rich history of excellence, world-class faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities, it offers a

dynamic environment where aspiring musicians and scholars can flourish.

This is an opportunity to be part of a community dedicated to the pursuit of musical brilliance.

Sydney Conservatorium of Music is in search of an experienced Administration Officer . This position not only provides general administrative services but also offers operational support in areas such as records management, finance/accounting, and event management.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate the procurement and travel process within the school using Unibuy, PeopleSoft and university systems, liaise with the relevant centres of expertise to ensure compliance and accurate submission of requests and deadlines met.
• maintain and update records and balance information for reconciliation and reporting purposes.
• provide general administrative services and operational support to the school including Dean's office and Faculty Committees
• supports the delivery of events, conferences, workshops, and alumni-related activities as needed by the School.

About you

• holds relevant qualifications in business administration or equivalent with relevant administration experience
• has demonstrated experience and success in a similar position providing general administrative services operational support
• experience, ideally acquired in a higher education setting, with monitoring expenditures for reconciliation and budget tracking, as well as managing invoice payments and purchases
• exhibits strong problem-solving skills, uses initiative and sound judgment, and effectively prioritises workload during busy periods.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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 LGBTIQ+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold 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 Jiang, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected] .

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