"Administration Officer"

Job Identification

6313

Job Category

Administration

Posting Date

06/02/2026, 12:33

Apply Before

22/02/2026, 20:55

Job Schedule

Full time

Locations

 Squires Way, Fairy Meadow, NSW, 2519, AU

Job Description

• Fixed Term, Full Time appointment (3 years)
• Level 5: $84,002 - $94,998 plus 17% superannuation
• Located at the Innovation Campus

About the Opportunity

The Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) is seeking a highly organised and proactive Administration Officer to support the effective delivery of the Fish in Sustainable Food Systems program. In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative coordination across three major research projects, working closely with the Program Manager and Project Leaders to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations. Your responsibilities will include managing travel itineraries and bookings for staff, students and guests, coordinating logistics for workshops and short courses, and general account‑keeping functions. You will also provide broader administrative support to ANCORS research staff and contribute to the efficient functioning of the centre.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will bring a relevant qualification or equivalent experience, supported by strong administrative capabilities and the confidence to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, cultural awareness, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality service are essential. You will demonstrate strong problem‑solving abilities, approaching obstacles with a calm, practical mindset. When challenges arise unexpectedly, you remain resourceful, adaptable, and proactive in finding effective solutions.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter (no more than 3 pages) detailing their skills and experience as it relates to the selection criteria located in the position description, along with your CV.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Lisa Wraith lwraith@uow.edu.au 

Position Description

Closing Date: Sunday 22 February 2026, 11:55pm

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

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees must declare whether they have been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, conduct constituting Gender‑based Violence during previous employment or legal proceedings. Any declaration will be handled confidentially and in accordance with privacy requirements.

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer and a recognised leader in gender equality, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, women, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.

 About Us

The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.

Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion.We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.

At UOW our staff are encouraged and empowered to find innovative ways to solve real-world problems and collaborate with some of the most brilliant minds across the globe. The commitment and drive of our highly-skilled academic staff has earned us a global reputation for outstanding achievement in teaching and learning.

UOW has consistently delivered research of outstanding quality and impact. The dissemination of our research to user communities, including industry, is one of our key goals and we have a strong reputation for our engagement with industry.