(HEO4) $71,460 - $78,326 plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fulltime continuing position available immediately, convenient and vibrant CBD location (Grenfell Street).

9:00am start time, Monday-Friday (7.35 hours per day), and enjoy the luxury of flexible finishing times as our Business Operations Support Officer within our English Language Centre, which is a recognised leader in the higher education space for its English teachings and offerings.

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement (DASE) partners with students, staff and the broader community to deliver an outstanding student experience. At the heart of the student experience are transformational opportunities in learning and teaching.

The English Language Centre (ELC) offers a range of General, Specialised and Academic English language programs to the international and local market. The ELC consistently ranks as one of the leading English colleges in Australia, with a reputation for teaching quality, customer service and a world class student experience. Our offerings include: packaged pathway, short term programs and post entry Academic English skills offerings. The ELC works closely with schools, faculties, external partners to support the University’s strategic and commercial goals. The ELC is based in Adelaide and has a fluid intake of approximately 2000 students and 67+ teaching and professional staff.

The Business Operations Support Officer will provide administrative support to ELC Operations Team. The ELC Operations team has the important role of facilitating areas of the growing business including HR, Facilities and Finance. The Business Operations Support Officer is responsible for general finance related duties such as procurement, raising vendor Invoices and payment processing, assisting with various HR duties including the recruitment and induction process as required, as well as robust record management and monitoring various inboxes and registers.

To be successful you will need:

• A natural ability to be solution-focused and a self-problem solver.
• Demonstrated experience in providing executive or high-level administrative support, as well as experience or willingness to be student-facing on a daily basis.
• Previous exposure organising domestic and international travel arrangements using various travel systems.
• Demonstrated experience in the maintenance, monitoring and reconciliation of financial data to support the achievement of ELC’s strategic goals.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word, and confident in learning and applying new systems and technologies (such as: ePro, Peoplesoft, Cognos, HPE records management).
• A genuine desire to be a mature team player by being motivated and willing to particular to the team ethos of a ‘can do attitude’.
• To be reliable & trustworthy and hold yourself to a high standard of integrity in your work.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

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 a 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 Academic and Student Engagement drives the University's strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience, and investing in our academic staff's professional development.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

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 outlined in the position description.

Applications close 11:55pm 21 April 2025.

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:

Alessia Rotolo
Senior Talent Acquisition Officer
E: alessia.rotolo@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description below.

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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