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• Deliver a responsive and customer focused service to staff within Health
• Provide high-quality administrative support that fosters positive relationships with staff and students in the Academic Units
• Ongoing role, Part Time (0.5FTE) based in Launceston

 About the opportunity

The University of Tasmania is looking for a proactive detail-oriented Administration Officer to join their Health Operations & Support team.

The Administration Officer will work within a regional, networked and customer focused team which predominately supports Academic Units within the Health portfolio including; the Tasmanian School of Medicine, School of Psychological Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Paramedicine and Public Safety, Social Work, Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, and the Menzies Institute for Medical Research.

As our new Administration Officer, you will provide high-quality administrative support with a strong focus on contributing efficient and responsive processes to support the day-to-day operations of the Academic Units.

You will work in a fast paced, high-volume environment delivering critical, day-to-day service-related administrative support and will be responsible for building effective relationships working with internal and external stakeholders to support the full range of administrative responsibilities.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver a responsive and customer focused service to staff within Health. Complete a broad range of administrative duties to assist and support the service delivery needs of the Academic Units.  
• Actively contribute to a people centric service experience by developing and maintaining strong people focused relationships with stakeholders, knowledge of policies, processes, and systems relevant to Academic Units.
• Support the service requirements of Health in a consistent manner by contributing to the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures and effective use of university systems (e.g., Help Hub, Service Now).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and projects related to the team’s service delivery areas to improve service offering and customer experience and ensure compliance with relevant legislative requirements, internal policy, and procedures.

­What we’re looking for:

• Completion of a Certificate IV/Diploma level qualification, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated administrative skills including experience with a range of software applications, including email, spreadsheet database, presentation software, and the internet as a resource.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence and proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of systems, processes, and procedures.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment and demonstrated capacity to act independently within established guidelines, exercising sound judgement and discretion whilst respecting confidentiality.
• Effective interpersonal, resilience, communication and influencing skills with a positive attitude and a willingness to communicate effectively with a broad range of people.
• Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to prioritise and complete tasks within defined deadlines.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 4 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $91,488 comprising base salary within the range of $73,814 to $78,195 (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position, please contact Karin Easton, Team Leader, Health Operations and Support Team on Karin.Easton@utas.edu.au or 036226 4219.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description- 503067 - Administration Officer.pdf

Applications close Monday, 18 May 2026, 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.