Careers at UniSC

• Academic Support Unit, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 5, $77,710 - $87,573 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

In this role, you will provide strategic procurement and administrative support within the Academic Support Unit (ASU). Your responsibilities will include offering expert guidance and overseeing the coordination, upkeep, and improvement of effective administrative systems, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in ensuring the seamless operation of the ASU while contributing to a collaborative and positive team culture. To offer accurate advice, the Administration Officer must possess a strong understanding of the University's structure, programs, financial policies, and operations, applying this knowledge to streamline procurement processes and communication that directly support academic delivery.

You will

• provide high-level procurement services for the purchase of specialty equipment and consumables to support teaching delivery objectives across the various schools and campuses;
• liaise with suppliers to ensure that relationships are maintained with a continual aim of ensuring optimised financial contract management, whilst ensuring that UniSC receives value for the goods and services being ordered; and
• ensure responsible purchasing is performed in line with UniSC, State and Federal regulatory policies.

About you

You deliver exceptional client service with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail. Your excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills enable you to engage professionally with a diverse range of individuals. You possess the ability to make sound financial decisions, demonstrate initiative, uphold confidentiality, and manage sensitive matters with discretion.

You will possess:

• tertiary qualifications in Business Administration/Procurement or, have an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training in an administrative procurement role;
• experience in speciality procurement services involving highly regulated materials such as chemicals, imported items and the shipping of dangerous goods;
• substantial relevant administrative experience with Microsoft suite, specifically Excel;
• substantial relevant administrative experience with procurement software; and
• capacity to collate and analyse data sets and other information to produce reports.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description:  286 Administration Officer L5

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Friday, 28 February 2025.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Dave Evrat
Associate Director, Technical Operations
Telephone: 07 5456 3876
Email: devrat@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.