(HEO6) $89,383 - $96,550 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term, full time position available until December 2025

An exciting opportunity for a Sponsorship Administrator Officer to make an impact and provide essential support to the Media and Corporate Relations branch

The Media and Corporate Relations branch proactively positions the University of Adelaide as a key driver of social and economic prosperity in South Australia and as a respected thought leader, through effective agenda setting with key external stakeholders in media, government, industry, and the broader community.  The branch encompasses dedicated teams in corporate and government relations, protocol management, communications and media capabilities.

Reporting to the Manager, Sponsorship and Community Relations, receiving broad direction and working with a degree of autonomy, the Sponsorship Administrator is responsible for reviewing and providing recommendations regarding sponsorship requests as well as supporting the review and delivery of sponsorship and industry scholarship agreements. This role will work closely with the Marketing, Brand and Events teams and other relevant internal stakeholders.

To be successful you will need: 

• High-level administrative skills including database management and record keeping
• Proficient in using MS Office Suite and Microsoft Teams
• The ability to be self-organised to effectively prioritise multiple concurrent projects within tight deadlines
• Superior and written communication skills with an eye for detail
• Strong customer service skills with the capacity to maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including senior leadership

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of External Engagement is committed to the University’s growth ambitions through best practice marketing, the generation of international opportunities, and the forging of deep industry, media and alumni connections.  

Learn more at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/external-engagement/

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Monday 14th October.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position; contact:

Jade Henschke
Manager Sponsorship & Community Relations
E: jade.henschke@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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