Student Representation Administrative Assistant

• Permanent/continuing full-time appointment
• Level 3/4: $65896 - $% superannuation

About the role

Join a team that champions student voice and experience. As the Student Representation Administrative Officer youll play a vital role in supporting UOWs student associations and Student Advisory Council deliver on their commitments to the UOW student community. This position is all about ensuring smooth operations and governance requirements fostering collaboration and supporting students to deliver events and initiatives that empower the UOW student community. Youll be the go-to person for administrative support making sure our student networks thrive and continue to create an inclusive vibrant campus community.

Key responsibilities

• Administration and processes: Manage day-to-day operations for student associations and networks including WUSA WUPA other collectives and the Student Advisory Council.
• Be the first point of contact: Respond to student enquiries via email phone and in person.
• Support events and activities: Coordinate bookings logistics and procurement for student-led initiatives.
• Maintain essential systems: Oversee records lists and financial processes like purchasing.
• Enable collaboration: Prepare agendas and minutes for the Student Advisory Council and provide updates to student leaders.
• Champion compliance and quality: Ensure record keeping aligns with UOW requirements and maintain accurate data for reporting.

About you

You are an organised and proactive problem-solver who thrives in a student-facing dynamic environment. You have an understanding and appreciation for students and the experiences theyre aspiring to create to make UOW a thriving community for all students.

You are able to move between a student facing role and administration record keeping and back-end systems. You are creative and innovative looking at how things are done and exploring ways to improve do-better. Confidence with common office software/systems and open to learning new processes.

You are a confident communicator and have an appreciation for forming trusted relationships supporting colleagues and stakeholders achieve their goals. You have a commitment to EDI championing and supporting students of all backgrounds to build community and connect through your exceptional service.
Its helpful but not essential if you understand the higher education landscape or have had experience with student representation.

Position Description

How to Apply

Applicants are asked to submit a CV and a cover letter (maximum three pages) outlining how your skills and experience address the selection criteria in the position description.

For further information about this position please contact Caitlyn Pyle:

Closing Date: Monday 5 January 2025 11:55pm

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only applicants with valid Australian work rights are eligible to apply.

• This position has been classified as child-related work more information is available within the position description

The University of Wollongong is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. We value the diverse experiences talents and cultures our people bring to work each day. Building a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to unlocking potential enhancing our success and achieving our vision of being among the top 1% of universities globally.