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. Play a key role supporting the delivery of teaching, research and operations across Sciences and Engineering Enjoy a varied senior administration role where you can share your expertise, guide colleagues and help improve the way we work Full time, fixed term until May 2028, based in Launceston About the opportunity The Senior Administration Officer is a key member of the Sciences and Engineering Administration Team, providing high-quality administrative support that enables the effective delivery of teaching, research and operational activities across the our Academic units. Alongside providing advanced support across a broad range of administrative functions, you will help coordinate day-to-day workflows, promote consistent and streamlined practices, and provide guidance and support to Administration Officers. Your experience, sound judgement and collaborative approach will help the team navigate more complex enquiries while maintaining a responsive and high-quality service. What you'll do: Provide responsive, customer-focused administrative support to academic and professional staff across Academic Units within Sciences and Engineering. Support consistent and efficient service delivery by assisting the Coordinator, Administrative Services with the development, refinement and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, and modelling proficient use of approved University systems. Maintain comprehensive and current knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and compliance requirements, providing proactive, accurate and solutions-focused advice to colleagues and stakeholders. Provide subject matter guidance on administrative processes, systems and compliance requirements, acting as an escalation point for Administration Officers and stakeholders requiring advanced or specialist knowledge. Contribute to a positive, high-performing, continuous improvement culture by identifying and leading opportunities for process improvement, developing specialist expertise in key operational areas, and providing guidance and informal coaching to Administration Officers. Manage complex administrative tasks requiring cross-team coordination and a high level of accuracy. What we're looking for: Demonstrated commitment to high-quality customer service. Highly developed interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, including the ability to engage effectively and professionally with a wide range of people. Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team, exercising sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills within established guidelines, and providing guidance and support to colleagues where required. Strong organisational capability, including demonstrated experience managing competing priorities, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail, working with discretion, and upholding confidentiality across sensitive or complex administrative tasks. Advanced digital and systems capability, including a high level of proficiency with Microsoft 365 and demonstrated experience using enterprise systems or databases to support administrative processes and service delivery. Qualifications and Licences: Completion of a Certificate IV/Diploma level qualification, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. Salary details Appointment to this role will be at HEO 5 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $105,665 comprising base salary within the range of $80,869 to $90,312 plus 17% superannuation. How to Apply To apply online, please provide your CV and a 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 Tracy Doonan, Manager, Administrative Services, at Please visit 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 (504287) Senior Administration Officer.pdf Applications close Sunday, 4 October 2026, 11.55pm 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.
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. Use your administrative and organisational skills in a varied role across our Arts and Society teams Join a collaborative team where your contribution helps support staff, students and the wider University community Full-time, ongoing role based in Hobart. About the opportunity The Administration Officer centrally supports the activities of the Academic Units within the Arts and Society portfolio by delivering high quality, reliable administrative services across a broad range of functions. These include communications, finance, travel, procurement, people and culture processes, research support, facilities and WHS coordination, event assistance, and academic administration. The role ensures smooth day to day operations by providing efficient, customer focused service, and by contributing to consistent, streamlined administrative practices across the portfolio's schools and disciplines. Success in this role requires the ability to build positive working relationships, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and engage confidently with stakeholders in person, online and by phone. Strong organisational skills, initiative, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks concurrently are essential, alongside competence in utilising administrative systems, including the University's service management platform (Help Hub). What you'll do: Provide responsive, customer-focused administrative support to academic and professional staff across Arts and Society. Provide accurate, solutions-focused advice and assistance, applying relevant policies and procedures to support staff enquiries. Contribute to a positive and high performing service culture by identifying opportunities for service improvement and developing specialist expertise to lead key processes or initiatives. Support learning and teaching programs, including the coordination of student activities and other key administrative tasks. Assist with internal communications and events, engaging professionally with staff, students and the wider community. Contribute to a positive and high-performing service culture by identifying opportunities to improve processes and service delivery. What we're looking for: Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence and the continuous improvement of systems, processes and procedures. Excellent interpersonal, resilience, communication and influencing skills with a positive, 'can-do' attitude that enhance an ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people. Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment and demonstrated capacity to act independently within established guidelines. Exceptional organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality, using discretion and sound judgement. Strong attention to detail. A high level of computer literacy, including competence in the Microsoft 365 suite, and experience with other database operations 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 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 Frances Wayman, Manager, Administrative Services, Arts & Society, email - Please visit 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 - 504174 - Administration Officer.pdf Applications close Sunday, 4 October 2026, 11.55pm 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.
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. Provide 2nd line support, system administration, training, reporting, and continuous improvement across a diverse range of student systems and applications. Contribute to software releases and system projects, including testing, impact analysis, outage management, environment planning, and stakeholder support. Full time, Fixed-Term (7 months) position located in Hobart About the opportunity We are seeking a Systems Support Analyst to join the Student Systems team within the Division of Student Services and Operations. The team manages the University's core student information systems, supporting the student lifecycle through user support, training, system administration, reporting, development, and continuous improvement. Working closely with Systems Support Officers, the Systems Support Analyst provides second-level support, identifies opportunities to enhance systems and processes, and helps deliver technology-driven efficiencies. The role also supports the planning and coordination of software releases across student systems, including scheduling, impact analysis, testing, environment and outage management, and project delivery. What you'll do: Provide expert assistance with system, process, and reporting requests and incidents, prioritising and managing issues through to resolution. Develop and maintain an expert knowledge of student systems and assist in the development and maintenance of documentation including system administration and support procedures, training manuals, and technical/system architecture documentation. Assist with the development, testing, coordination, and implementation of changes to student systems, including changes arising from software upgrades or business improvement processes, in accordance with change management processes. Participate in projects relating to continuous improvement activities, infrastructure improvement, identified functional issues and new system implementations, including timely and accurate reporting on the status of issues, risks, and timelines. Represent the Student Systems Manager, and the University, in fora including internal committees and expert theme and technical working groups, national networks including vendor user groups and in liaison with external partners and parties as required. What we're looking for: A relevant degree from a recognised higher education institution with at least 4 years' experience in systems support or business analysis, or an equivalent level of expertise gained through a combination of experience and/or education/training. Demonstrated strong client service orientation and skills including conflict resolution, prioritisation, communication, and problem-management. Significant experience of application/technical support within a complex client/server environment, including an analytical approach to problem solving, Incident and Problem management experience, and familiarity with escalation processes, reporting, and knowledge management. High-level proficiency in the use of SQL and experience of scripting, development or programming of any sort as well as a strong understanding of the principles and concepts common to these functions. Demonstrated understanding of system architecture, including experience with Windows/Linux servers, Oracle/SQL Server/Ingres databases, integration, reporting and web technologies. Salary details Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $130,943 comprising base salary within the range of $101,821 to $111,917 plus 17% superannuation. How to Apply This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current 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. 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 Cameron Fitze, Manager, Student Systems, Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process. Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details. Position Description - Systems Support Analyst.pdf . Applications close Friday, 16 October 2026, 11.55pm 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.
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. Play a key role supporting the delivery of teaching, research and operations across Sciences and Engineering Enjoy a varied senior administration role where you can share your expertise, guide colleagues and help improve the way we work Full time, fixed term until May 2028, based in Launceston About the opportunity The Senior Administration Officer is a key member of the Sciences and Engineering Administration Team, providing high-quality administrative support that enables the effective delivery of teaching, research and operational activities across the our Academic units. Alongside providing advanced support across a broad range of administrative functions, you will help coordinate day-to-day workflows, promote consistent and streamlined practices, and provide guidance and support to Administration Officers. Your experience, sound judgement and collaborative approach will help the team navigate more complex enquiries while maintaining a responsive and high-quality service. What you'll do: Provide responsive, customer-focused administrative support to academic and professional staff across Academic Units within Sciences and Engineering. Support consistent and efficient service delivery by assisting the Coordinator, Administrative Services with the development, refinement and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, and modelling proficient use of approved University systems. Maintain comprehensive and current knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and compliance requirements, providing proactive, accurate and solutions-focused advice to colleagues and stakeholders. Provide subject matter guidance on administrative processes, systems and compliance requirements, acting as an escalation point for Administration Officers and stakeholders requiring advanced or specialist knowledge. Contribute to a positive, high-performing, continuous improvement culture by identifying and leading opportunities for process improvement, developing specialist expertise in key operational areas, and providing guidance and informal coaching to Administration Officers. Manage complex administrative tasks requiring cross-team coordination and a high level of accuracy. What we're looking for: Demonstrated commitment to high-quality customer service. Highly developed interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, including the ability to engage effectively and professionally with a wide range of people. Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team, exercising sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills within established guidelines, and providing guidance and support to colleagues where required. Strong organisational capability, including demonstrated experience managing competing priorities, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail, working with discretion, and upholding confidentiality across sensitive or complex administrative tasks. Advanced digital and systems capability, including a high level of proficiency with Microsoft 365 and demonstrated experience using enterprise systems or databases to support administrative processes and service delivery. Qualifications and Licences: Completion of a Certificate IV/Diploma level qualification, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. Salary details Appointment to this role will be at HEO 5 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $105,665 comprising base salary within the range of $80,869 to $90,312 plus 17% superannuation. How to Apply To apply online, please provide your CV and a 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 Tracy Doonan, Manager, Administrative Services, at Please visit 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 (504287) Senior Administration Officer.pdf Applications close Sunday, 4 October 2026, 11.55pm 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.
