About us

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience with demonstrated improvement in student success. In 2024, Southern Cross University placed 100th in the world in the Times Higher Education Young University Ranking.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, collaborative individual to join our Technology Services team as a Casual Administrative & Contracts Support Officer. In this hands-on fast-paced role, you’ll provide high-quality administrative and operational support to the team and coordinate ICT contract renewals across Procurement, Legal, and Finance processes.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating administrative activities and maintaining accurate records and schedules.
• Supporting vendor contract renewals and managing a central ICT contracts register.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and document integrity.
• Assisting with improvements to systems, processes, and documentation.
• Liaising professionally across teams and departments.

About you

You are an organised, proactive administrator with an eye for detail and a willingness to learn. You enjoy juggling tasks, supporting busy teams, and streamlining systems. You'll bring:

• Experience in administrative roles with multi-team coordination.
• Understanding of or interest in ICT contract renewals or vendor management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Confidence to work independently while contributing to continuous improvement.

Salary and benefits

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

• Casual, with full time hours available
• Located at either Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480 with hybrid and work from home flexibility.
• HEW Level 5. The casual hourly rate will be from $55.26.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Application requirements

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the attached ‘selection criteria’ document by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with unrestricted work rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Further information

To view the full position advertisement and details of the application process, please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to the Southern Cross University website.

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, 17 August 2025

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

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