Senior Administration Officer
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Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Deliver seamless student-centred operations across multiple Schools in a dynamic administrative role
- Lead proactive learning and teaching support to enhance outcomes for staff and students
- Full time ongoing role based in Hobart or Launceston
About the opportunity
The Senior Administration Officer plays a pivotal role within the School of Psychological Sciences; School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology; and discipline of Social Work ensuring teaching and learning objectives are met to ensure a positive experience for students.
The key purpose of the position is to provide seamless and proactive administrative support to a range of stakeholders with a focus on efficient lean and responsive support particularly in learning and teaching operations and employment administration.
What youll do:
- Work collaboratively with academic and professional staff and students to ensure that consistent high-level learning and teaching operations.
- Consult with and provide high level advice and guidance to staff and students on University and School policies and procedures.
- Working closely with the Learning and Teaching Coordinator support activities associated with the Curriculum Management System.
- Utilise University systems to collect and analyse data integrate information and produce and provide reports for use at School level.
- Working closely with the School Coordinator proactively support activities including coordinating employment administration and student experience events.
What were looking for:
- Extensive administrative experience and the ability to take responsibility for initiating developing implementing and evaluating administrative processes.
- Experience in a University or similar environment and/or knowledge of University operations policies systems and procedures or a proven track record of adapting quickly within a complex organisation.
- Highly developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills including the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
- Highly developed written and analytical skills along with the ability to extract and analyse information from multiple sources solve problems and think flexibly to develop solutions.
- A history of successfully applying a growth mindset and of positive contribution to a culture of team and individual excellence.
Salary details
Appointment to this role will be at HEO 5 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $105665 comprising base salary within the range of $80869 to $90312 plus 17% superannuation.
How to Apply
- This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
- In submitting your application you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
- To apply online please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role skills capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
- For further information about this position please contact Tamara Zimmerli Business Manager
- Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
- Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.
Position DescriptionSenior Administration
Applications close Monday 19 January 2026 11.55pm
The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.
As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.
To be eligible for this position you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Administrative Functions
- office supplies
- Personnel Matters
- Records Management
- Office Procedures
- Space Management
- Daily Operations
- Administrative Policies
- Personnel Management
- Administrative Services
- Interpersonal skills
- Telephone Calls
- Travel Arrangements
- Administrative Procedures
- Word Processing
