Job No.: 683603

Location: Caulfield campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $96,768 – $104,450 pa HEW 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Senior Administrative Officer is responsible for facilitating the effective and efficient operation of the Department through the delivery of high-quality administrative and coordination services. This role drives the smooth functioning of core departmental activities by overseeing key service areas, supporting strategic resource planning, and ensuring operational continuity across a broad administrative landscape.

The role provides high-level coordination and operational support through the planning and management of complex administrative tasks, project coordination, and committee support. You will oversee and contribute to a range of projects and service improvement initiatives, manage committee support and reporting functions, supervise a small team, ensure accurate data management, and deliver high-level service to staff, students and stakeholders while maintaining a strong focus on continuous improvement and compliance.

As the successful candidate, you will bring strong administrative expertise with proven ability to design and implement efficient operational systems and processes. You will demonstrate advanced organisational and analytical skills, sound judgement, and the ability to lead a team effectively in a dynamic environment. Proficiency in business software, experience in facilities or property operations, and a high level of communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential to succeed in this role.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [email protected] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Ms Nevine Khalifa, Senior Operational Services Manager, +61 3 9903 1274

Position Description: Senior Administrative Officer

Applications Close: Thursday 16th of October 2025, 11:55pm AEDT