ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER at Country Universities Centre Southern Shoalhaven

Part Time: N/A pa
  • Ulladulla

About the role

𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗥

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻 (𝗖𝗨𝗖𝗦𝗦), 𝗨𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗡𝗦𝗪

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 (𝟮𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸)

𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗, 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟 & 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Higher Education General Staff Award 2020 (Level 5.1) plus 12% superannuation. Base hourly rate above award rate at $36/hour.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗨𝗖𝗦𝗦

CUCSS is a Regional University Study Hub (RUSH) based in Ulladulla on the NSW South Coast. The hub operates from a well-established modern Centre where high-speed internet access, advanced IT equipment and dedicated learning spaces enable students to study in our local community, supporting access to courses from a broad range of universities. CUCSS enables lifelong learning that expands knowledge, changes lives, and builds community. The Centre’s work is guided by the core values of empowerment, connection, equity, respect and belonging. It is part of a place-based initiative supporting regional communities - independent and affiliated centres that are community owned and operated across regional Australia

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬

We're seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Administrative Officer to support and ensure the Centre operates smoothly and efficiently on a daily basis. We are seeking someone to join our small team who is a motivated, energetic, warm, engaging and detail-oriented individual. This role is perfect for someone with strong people skills who enjoys variety in their day, making a real difference in students' lives and is pursuing an administration career.

As our daily presence (Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm), you'll ensure our Centre is a warm, well-maintained, and efficiently run environment where our community can thrive.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨’𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗘 𝗗𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗚

- Be the friendly first point of contact for students and visitors.
- Provide overall operational and administrative support facilitating an efficient, effective, warm and welcoming office environment for staff and students.
- Keep our Centre looking great – coordinate cleaning, manage maintenance, and keep all amenities ship-shape
- Support students with registrations, orientations, and connecting them to the right Centre based resources.
- Keep our technology running smoothly – troubleshoot issues and ensure everything's ready to go.
- Monitor and maintain office supply levels, ensuring the team has what they need to function effectively.
- Maintaining and updating the organisation’s filing systems and databases.
- Ensuring a safe workspace including compliance by all users.
- Coordinate bookings for The Hive Spaces (our coworking social enterprise).
- Provide administrative support for events and day-to-day operations.
- Work with our small, collaborative team to create the best possible experience for our community.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗘'𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥

𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹:

- Excellent people skills – you're warm, professional, and work well with diverse groups
- Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
- Customer service and administration experience – you know how to provide welcoming experiences
- Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and online platforms, comfortable troubleshooting basic IT issues
- Self-starter who can work independently while being a great team player
- Passionate about education and creating opportunities for regional students
- Current NSW Driver's License and Working with Children Check
- Physical ability to perform light cleaning and event setup tasks
- Ability to pass a CrimCheck

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲:

- First Aid and Mental Health First Aid certificates (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience in facilities management or operations support
- Experience in education and/or not-for-profit sectors
- Understanding of WHS requirements

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥

- Part-time position - 20 hours per week
- Fixed hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm (perfect for work-life balance)
- Competitive salary plus superannuation
- Sick leave and annual leave entitlements
- Work in a supportive, values-driven organisation
- Make a real impact in our local community
- Be part of a team that's changing lives through education

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦

- Position: Administrative Officer
- Location: 146 Princes Highway, Ulladulla NSW 2539
- Hours: 20 hours per week (4 hours per day, Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm)
- Employment Type: Permanent part-time with 3-month probation period
- Award: Higher Education Industry – General Staff – Award 2020 (Level 5.1)
- Start Date: January 2026 (flexible for the right candidate)

CUC Southern Shoalhaven is committed to reconciliation and creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We recognise and value the unique knowledge, perspectives, and experiences that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring to our organisation and community.

𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

A full position description is available on request

Country Universities Centre Southern Shoalhaven acknowledges the Yuin people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and learn. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

How to apply:

𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬

Please submit the following:

- Your current resume/CV
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the essential selection criteria and telling us why you're excited about this opportunity
- Contact details for two professional referees

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲: 7th December 2025 11:59PM no late applications will be able to be assessed

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸.𝗰𝗼𝗺 (𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗱)

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁: Adam Gowen, Centre Manager Phone: 𝟬𝟰𝟯𝟴𝟵𝟬𝟱𝟴𝟴𝟴 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗺.𝗴𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗻@𝗰𝘂𝗰𝘀𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝗮𝘂

Learn more about us: www.cucsouthernshoalhaven.edu.au
Closing On
07/12/2025
Contact Name
Adam Gowen
Phone Number
0438905888
Email Address
[email protected]

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