Administration Officer
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Job Summary
- Contribute actively to process improvements
- Support strategic initiatives
- Gain access to ongoing professional development opportunities
Be challenged and imagine with us
We are currently seeking a meticulous and proactive Administration Officer to provide essential support to our procurement team. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the smooth operation of procurement activities and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Drafting/editing and formatting of procurement documents
- Liaising with internal stakeholders
- Triaging and/or responding to internal and external enquiries and requests
- Compliance verification of supplier submissions
- Extracting data for reporting and analysis
- Record Management
- Contributing to process improvement
- Maintaining and reporting on procurement statistics and risk management activities
This fixed term position is full time for 12 monthsat a HEW4 Higher Education Level located at Callaghan Campus.
About our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence equity engagement and sustainability the University of Newcastles Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the Universitys commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.
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What we offer
In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments stay healthy and work effectively.
These include:
- The remuneration for this position ispro-rated from$74491 - $80972 and is commensurate with skills and experience
- Flexible working arrangements (in line with the Universitys Flexible Work Policy
- 17% super and salary packaging
- Additional University Holiday days generous personal leave and parental leave annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
- Discounts in private health insurance gym memberships software travel and more
- Wellbeing programs
Your next steps
Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.
If viewing this on a job board other than the Universitys please click Apply to reach the Universitys website where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.
Your application must include:
- Your resume
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below
- Proven experience as an administrative officer procurement assistant or similar role.
- Demonstrated experience in document creation formatting and templating.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills in stakeholder engagement
- Proficiency in MS Office suite particularly in Word Excel and SharePoint.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Desirable
- Experience with Technology One Finance system or similar enterprise resourcing platform accounting system (e.g. SAP Oracle).
- Familiarity with procurement processes and document management.
To ensure that your application receives full consideration its important to structure and address the selection criteria outlined in the application process. This helps us better understand your experience and suitability for the role. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to reviewing your application.
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.
Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2000 words).
For specific position enquiries please contact Tamarin King Associate Director Strategic Procurement on (02) or via email
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Closing date:Sunday 15th March 2026 at 11.59pm AEST
Our assessment process
Typically candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:
- Interview (an in person interview will be conducted as part of the process)
- Referee checks
- Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role
Our University is committed to creating a safe respectful and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.
As part of this and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025 from 1 January 2026 the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.
The completion and return of the Universitys Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University.
Our adherence to the Code is about more than complianceits about living our values. Together we can ensure our University remains a place where respect safety and inclusion are non-negotiable.
We are excited to beLooking Aheadwith you
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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
