Looking for temporary work?

Unistaff is a department of the University of Sydney that sources high quality candidates for various positions within the University. We fill temporary staffing requirements such as staff absences, workload increases, projects and new initiatives.

We can offer you a variety of assignments at various campuses across Sydney. We also offer either part-time or full-time employment. All assignments are paid on a casual, hourly basis.

To be successful as a member of our team, you will need to have:

  • extensive experience in all aspects of senior administration or as a personal/executive assistant
  • a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • exceptional attention to detail
  • excellent communication and customer service skills
  • an ability to prioritise your own workload
  • a proactive attitude and a willingness to learn
  • intermediate to advanced Word, Excel, Powerpoint and database skills

Submit your resume

To register for temporary assignments with Unistaff, please e-mail a cover letter and up-to-date resume to . Please include the following in your cover letter:

  • an outline of the type of work you are interested in doing
  • details of your availability such as whether you are interested in part-time or full-time work, when you are available to start and until when you are available to work.
  • a summary of your computer skills and competencies

What our temps say

"I have recently utilised the services of Unistaff to acquire a placement at Sydney University and have been delighted with the service I received. I was most impressed with the helpfulness, ease and speed at which my application was turned around which made the whole process a pleasant and stress free experience. I was placed in a great position within days of being interviewed and continue to receive support. I would definitely recommend Unistaff to anyone interested in employment opportunities within Sydney University. Thanks Unistaff!"

“During the five years I have worked at Sydney University, I have found Unistaff to offer consistently helpful, efficient and friendly service.”