The School of Psychology is seeking an enthusiastic and well-organised person to provide general administrative support. The successful applicant will be required to work closely with staff and students. Duties will include assisting with administration of teaching programs; answering general and student enquiries; processing part-time teaching claims; and maintaining stationery supplies and room booking systems. The appointee will also be required to provide relief when other administrative staff are on leave and is expected to be present during examination processing periods. The position is part-time 20 hours per week. Ideally, the appointee will work for 4 hours each day of the week. It is essential that the 20 hours working time is spread over at least 4 days of the week.

Essential criteria: Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills; accuracy and attention to detail; the ability to exercise initiative and to meet deadlines; and experience with computer databases and Microsoft packages.

Desirable criteria: Experience with Filemaker-Pro database and WebCT; previous experience in tertiary institution; experience in dealing with general and student enquiries.

The position is part-time (20 hours per week) continuing, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees. The successful applicant will be asked to provide proof of Australian citizenship or a valid work visa appropriate to the term of the position. For further information and a copy of the duty statement, contact Sandra Cheng on 9351 2105 or email: sandrac@psych.usyd.edu.au.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND
WE OFFER A SMOKE FREE WORKPLACE

Remuneration package: $47,406 - $50,109 p.a. on a proportional basis (which includes a base salary Level 4 $40,059 - $42,343 p.a. on a proportional basis, leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation)

Closing:    17 March 2005

Applications should quote the reference no, address the selection criteria, and include a CV, the names, addresses, e-mail, fax and phone number of two confidential referees and be forwarded to:

The Personnel Officer, College of Sciences and Technology,
Carslaw Building, (F07),
The University of Sydney, NSW, 2006

Or emailed to jobapps@cst.usyd.edu.au

The University is a non-smoking workplace and is committed to the policies and principles of equal employment opportunity and cultural diversity. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment for financial or other reasons.