"Administrative Assistant"

Position Details

• Fixed Term until June 2026 | Part-Time at 0.4FTE
• Higher Education Officer Level 3 | $67,257 - $72,812 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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College of Medicine and Public Health

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

Working under routine direction, the Administrative Assistant plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Australian Corneal Graft Registry (ACGR). This position involves data entry and management within the ACGR database, along with digitising paper records through scanning and electronic filing. As a member of a small team, the role also contributes to the preparation, production, and distribution of reports to clients, and provides general administrative support across the office.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate: Completion or current progress toward a Certificate II qualification, or equivalent relevant experience; A strong commitment to data confidentiality, supported by appropriate training; Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines; Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with medical and professional staff and other stakeholders; Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options; Flexible working arrangements; Wide range of professional development activities and services; We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff; Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

How to Apply and Information

You are required to submit your CV, and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description. For more information regarding this position, please contact Miriam Keane. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 12 Aug 2025. At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.