Operations Officer

• Full Time, Fixed Term for 1 year
• Opportunity to join a new team for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
• HEO 6 Base Salary $99,455- 107,216 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) are currently seeking an Operation Officer to provide operational technology support to staff. Joining a newly created team, you will provide support, assistance, and advice on hardware and software assets required to support teaching, research, including procurement, installation, disposal and accurate record keeping. This role will work closely with colleagues from across the Faculty, Schools and Professional Services Units including Information Communications Technology, Central Operations Services, Infrastructure, Financial Services, and Safety to achieve faculty outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• oversees the Faculty’s hardware assets ensuring that research, learning and teaching requirements are able to be met effectively, including the purchasing, installation and disposal of assets
• maintains the assets register and undertakes annual asset verifications ensuring all assets are appropriately registered and accounted for
• provides software advice and support, and assistance to Faculty staff
• contribute to continuous improvement and adoption of new initiatives and processes across the Faculty

About you

• high level of computer skills and advanced skills in the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• highly developed customer service and project management skills with demonstrated ability to delivery within project timelines and improve service outcomes.
• excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• displays proactive approach to continuous improvement initiatives, driving transactional and service-oriented improvements using automation, technology, process enhancement and innovative solutions
• you work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Jiang, Recruitment Operations by email to lena.jiang@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Wednesday 17 July 2024 11:59 PM