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• Casual opportunity available commencing first week of March 2026 Exciting opportunity for a casual Student Advising Assistant in the Division of Students HEO 4 Step 1 $56.85 per hour + super About the opportunity The Student Advising Assistant provides a range of administrative services to support the performance and progress of Student Advising initiatives and collaborations with other teams across the university. The role effectively engages with diverse stakeholders, and accurately maintains and updates records and platforms. Key Responsibilities provide administrative assistance to one of the teams in Student Advising, the Peer Support Advisors Program, by documenting and processing event support requests from other teams maintain program records and platforms across a range of initiatives, ensuring a high degree of accuracy, data integrity and confidentiality assist with the implementation of administrative and process improvements on Student Advising programs and proactively report any issues to management maintain productive relationships with other teams, both within the Division of Students and in other areas of the university, who collaborate with Student Advising teams implement effective and transparent communication activities to keep stakeholders informed Provide organisational assistance prior to, during and after Student Advising training and events undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required. About You prior experience in program administration, including maintenance of documentation and online platforms excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office) for the preparation and maintenance of documents, records and communications, especially Microsoft Excel and Forms. some knowledge of social media and online platforms, including Discord data entry skills with a high level of accuracy demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work to meet multiple deadlines and maintain attention to detail in a high-volume environment. able to demonstrate some cross-cultural understanding 2-3 years' experience in the higher education industry Fluent in writing simplified Chinese (preferred but not essential) Work Rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 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 that 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 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 Jenny Seo, Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Operations, by email to jenny.seo@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Applications Close Monday 26 January 2026 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