"Administrative Assistant: Learning & Teaching, Southern Highlands"

Job Identification

6251

Job Category

Academic Enablement

Posting Date

02/02/2026, 15:17

Apply Before

16/02/2026, 20:55

Job Schedule

Full time

Locations

 Northfields Ave, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, AU

Job Description

• Continuing Contingent*, full-time appointment
• Job share arrangements may be considered
• Level 3/4: $65,896 - $84,002 + 17% Superannuation 
• UOW Southern Highlands, Moss Vale Campus

The Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH) comprises of the Schools of Science; Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences; Nursing; Psychology and the Graduate School of Medicine. With such a diverse science and health focus, SMAH is positioned to be a major force in connected and science-embedded education and translational science, medical and health research in Australia. Empowered by first-class teaching, driven by active research, and committed to advancing equity, diversity and reconciliation, this Faculty combines the very best of science, with strong capacity for translation to our global communities’ needs and aspirations.

The Graduate School of Medicine is seeking and administrative assistant based at our Moss Vale Campus to provide support across the Southern Highlands and Rural Clinical School Sites.

About the role

In this role, you’ll provide high quality administrative support to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program across the Southern Highlands and Rural Clinical School sites, supporting learning, teaching, and everyday program operations.

You’ll work closely with the Rural Clinical School team and colleagues across the Graduate School of Medicine, supporting students, academic and professional staff, and visitors. As a key point of contact, you’ll help create a positive and supportive experience for everyone involved in the program and contribute to strong connections with local communities and stakeholders.

This role offers you the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, support medical education, and play an important part in the development of future health professionals.

Special job requirements:

• This position requires the incumbent to reside rurally in a Modified Monash Model: (MM2+) region https://www.health.gov.au/topics/rural-health-workforce/classifications/mmm
• This is a student facing role and is not suitable for remote work, in line with the UOW Remote Working Guidelines
• You’ll need to hold and maintain a valid, current Australian Driver Licence

How to apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You’ll be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV to your application.

For further information about this position, please contact Leanne Betts, Manager, Rural Clinical School, Graduate School of Medicine on + 61 2 4229 1504 or via email: lbetts@uow.edu.au

Position Description

Closing Date: Monday 16 February 2026, 11:55 PM

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

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.

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

*Continuing Contingent: Refer to section 24 of the University of Wollongong (Professional Services Employees) Enterprise Agreement, 2023: This position forms part of an external funding agreement. Should funding cease and not be renewed the continuing appointment may be terminated on the basis of the contingency.