Part time (0.5FTE), Two-year fixed term position, with the possibility of extension. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Physics Exciting opportunity to join the leading physics department in the country Base Salary $ 89,755 - $ 100,495 (HEO5) pro rata 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Astralis Instrumentation Consortium, School of Physics is currently seeking a part time Administrative Officer to support Astralis projects and perform general administrative and clerical duties for the designated work area, ensuring tasks are completed in an efficient and effective manner. The Administrative Officer will work closely with the COO and consortium node members to organise and maintain records, act as the initial point of contact within the consortium and utilise judgement and procedural knowledge to coordinate processes and organise the flow of information. They will also draft reports and general correspondence, organise Board meetings and Astralis promotional materials and maintain the Astralis Instrumentation Consortium websites, through liaison with stakeholders. Astralis Instrumentation Consortium (Astralis) is Australia’s national optical instrumentation capability drawing on experience, expertise and facilities from three leading universities – The University of Sydney, Macquarie University, and the Australian National University. Astralis is composed of a group of high-tech laboratories and over 100 staff. This role will report to the three Directors of Astralis. The role will be based at the University of Sydney, however there will be occasional travel to visit Macquarie University and ANU (Mt Stromlo). About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Administrative Officer who has: demonstrated relevant experience in an administrative role in a complex environment proven organisational skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to prioritise own workload and to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, meeting competing deadlines and delivering high-quality outcomes the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders in a culturally diverse environment experience working in an environment that fosters teamwork and collaboration proficiency using the MS Office suite and experience with online data management platforms and website maintenance relevant qualifications will be highly regarded, as will experience in finance or human resources Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion . How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Rebecca Astar or Cherie Goodwin, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources at recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 24 August 2025 11:59 PM
