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Casual Opportunity Available Opportunity to utilise your experience providing business support and administrative services HEO5 $61.44 + superannuation About the opportunity The Business Support Officer will provide administrative support to the accommodation team predominantly to ensure a seamless and positive student experience Your key responsibilities will be to: provide general administrative services and operational support to the Student Accommodation team assist with ensuring compliance with University of Sydney WHS Management System, including WHS Policies and Procedures provide administrative support to the risk identification, tracking and mitigation management process of the accommodation team support day to day administrative tasks by using key accommodation systems, with beneficial experience in StarRez and Freshdesk to assist with enquiries, bookings, and general operational workflows. establish and maintain effective relationships within UI, the wider University and with external stakeholders, to ensure high levels of client satisfaction support the wider P&D team and its work streams where capacity allows. About you ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgment in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work good understanding of financial management with good numeracy and ability to collate financial information working knowledge of accommodation systems understanding of health & safety, risk, and compliance in a workplace setting administration experience in a large organization including processing of invoices / raising orders some experience in stakeholder management. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia. 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Mouhamed El Chami Recruitment Operations by email to Mouhamed.elchami@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Thursday 20 November 2025 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html