• Finance and Business Services – supporting UQ Print

• Part-time (4 days a week) until 31 December 2025

• Base salary will be in the range $62,329 - $63,789 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 2)

• Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to the UQ Print office. Reporting to the Customer Service Manager, the role involves handling reception duties and offering general office assistance to the department. This position offers a great opportunity to start your administrative career at UQ, with training provided to the successful candidate. UQ Print delivers a range of services, including printing, custom merchandise and apparel, labels, event banners, signage, and other graphic-related products. UQ Print is seeking an individual who has an interest to learn in this industry.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• provide exceptional customer service (in person, e-mail and over the phone), addressing enquiries, taking orders and address and resolve customer complaints and issues promptly and professionally.

• undertake straightforward or routine administrative activities.

• undertake basic electronic filing, mail coordination and other correspondence tasks.

• assist with basic aspects of events and activities.

• coordinate office maintenance, supplies and materials.

• other tasks as requested by the supervisor.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 17% superannuation contributions.

• 17.5% annual leave loading.

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.

• UQ Study for Staff.

• On campus childcare options.

• Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day).

• Salary packaging options.

About You

• Experience in the printing industry or a strong interest in learning about the printing industry.

• Completion of Year 12 without work experience, or completion of Certificates I or II in a relevant area or an equivalent combination of experience/training.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Customer/client service skills and telephone techniques.

• Basic computer literacy skills and some experience using the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

• Effective time management skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Valid driver's licence.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia etc. 

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ms Danielle Barry, Senior Operations Manager, Print and Retail via [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close 3 January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-43444). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday 8th January 2025.