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Administration Assistant (Research)

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Salary: A$79,997 – A$90,888 per year

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Job no: 503434

Work type: Professional

Location: Bruce

Categories: Administration

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  • Enhance your administrative skills within a research driven setting.
  • UC Level 5, Salary Range $79,997 pa - $90,888 pa + 17% Super
  • Full Time, Fixed Term Opportunity – 12 months

About us:

Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the opportunity:

Working within a dynamic team consisting of academics and professionals, the Administration Assistant (Research) will assist in setting up and managing administrative processes for the team while supporting the Director of HEAL Centre. This role will provide a variety of administrative, secretariat, and project support services, including the following duties:

  • Manage incoming communications
  • Maintain office supplies and equipment
  • Update records and databases
  • Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for staff and visitors
  • Handle Director’s credit card acquittals
  • Provide administrative support for events, committees, and meetings
  • Provide secretariat support and take minutes for meetings as required
  • Oversee diary management
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing documents in consultation with the team members

If you consider yourself to be highly organized and people-focused, are highly motivated, and ready to hit the ground running. This opportunity is a great opportunity to gain experience within a research-focused environment.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Family-friendly policies
  • On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
  • Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
  • Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your Resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the opportunity and what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.

Submit your Resume through the “Apply Now” tab. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your Resume with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.

WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

For job specific information: please contact Dharani Sabba, HEAL Senior Centre Coordinator on 02 6201 2592 or email Dharani.Sabba@canberra.edu.au

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 9 November 2025

Advertised: 03 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Job details

Title
Administration Assistant (Research)
Employer
University of Canberra
Location
11 Kirinari St, Bruce ACT 2617, Australia
Published
Nov 3, 2025
Closes:
Nov 9, 2025
Job type
Full time, Staff / Administration
Field
Administrative Assistants
Salary

Salary: A$79,997 – A$90,888 per year

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