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St Lucia Campus

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Administration Assistant

2026-06-22

Location

St Lucia Campus

Required Qualifications

Certificate IV or Diploma qualification
Excellent written and verbal communication
Customer service experience
Strong organisational skills
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
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Administration Assistant

About This Opportunity

Join the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work as an Administration Assistant and play a key role in supporting students and academics in a rewarding and purpose-driven environment. Working as part of a collaborative and service-focused team, you will provide high-quality administrative support across a range of student and academic processes, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the School. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised professional who enjoys working with people, delivering exceptional service, and contributing to the success of future health and social care professionals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality administrative and operational support across a range of academic and student administration activities, including assessment extensions, examination preparation and grade processing.
  • Coordinate meetings, events and day-to-day administrative activities, ensuring the smooth operation of the School and compliance with established procedures.
  • Deliver responsive and professional support to students, staff and external stakeholders, managing enquiries and providing accurate information and guidance.
  • Maintain and update records, systems and databases, ensuring the accuracy, integrity and confidentiality of information.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the effective delivery of administrative services across the School.

About You

You are a highly organised and customer-focused administrator who thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional service. You have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities with confidence. To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A Certificate IV or Diploma qualification with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
  • Demonstrated experience providing high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • The ability to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative, sound judgement and a proactive approach.
  • An understanding of, or the ability to quickly develop knowledge of, student and academic administration processes and practices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Administration Assistant role?

A Certificate IV or Diploma with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training is essential. Strong Microsoft Office skills and customer service experience are highly valued. See administration jobs for similar roles.

📋What are the key responsibilities of this Administration Assistant position?

Core duties include assessment extensions, exam prep, grade processing, meeting coordination, student enquiries, and maintaining accurate records. Full details are in the higher ed admin jobs section.

📅When is the application deadline for this St Lucia Campus role?

Applications close on 22 June 2026. Apply early via the university portal to ensure consideration for this Administration Assistant vacancy.

💼Is prior university administration experience necessary?

While not mandatory, demonstrated customer service in fast-paced environments and the ability to quickly learn student and academic processes are required. Explore university admin careers.

What skills help candidates stand out for Administration Assistant jobs?

Top skills include time management, attention to detail, proactive initiative, and building positive relationships. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is essential.
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