Apply: Data Entry Officer

• The role: Data Entry - 10 roles
• Hourly rate: $56.85 per hour (plus super)
• Location: Sydney CBD
• Duration: 1 November – 19 December (35 hours per week)
• Classification: Administration / Project Support

About the Opportunity

• Join one of Australia’s leading research institutions and play a key role in improving the quality of critical research administration data. As part of a focused System Remediation Team within the Grants & Contracts Division,
• Administration Agents will help strengthen the foundations of the Organisations research systems and ensure the integrity of information supporting world-class research.
• This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic project environment where attention to detail, collaboration, and accuracy make a tangible impact.

The Challenge
My client is undertaking a targeted remediation activity on its legacy research administration system. Over the coming months, a dedicated team will systematically review, investigate, and resolve data anomalies, enhancing the accuracy and completeness of research information that underpins grants and contract management.
You’ll be at the centre of this high-impact initiative—directly contributing to improving system performance, reporting quality, and operational confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, investigate, and remediate assigned records in accordance with clearly defined business rules and data quality standards
• Accurately enter, update, and validate data within the system, ensuring your error rate is consistently low
• Work collaboratively with other Administration Agents and Team Leads to meet daily and weekly remediation targets
• Escalate complex issues or anomalies that fall outside standard processes
• Follow structured workflows and contribute to continuous improvement of procedures where relevant
• Complete allocated daily remediation tasks and support end-of-day data quality checks and reporting
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data governance and compliance requirements

 
Essential Skills & Experience:

• 1–2 years’ experience in data entry in a complex environment
• High attention to detail and low error rate
• Ability to follow structured processes accurately
• Adaptable to daily shifting task loads and priorities
• Comfortable working independently as well as in a team
• Sound reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Experience in higher education (desirable but not essential)

Working From Home (WFH) is not offered: Due to the short timeframe and nature of this remediation activity, each participant will require to come into the office to complete this work each day Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
👉If this is a fit to your skills and experience, please apply NOW! Due to the high volume of applicants expected, I will not be able to speak to every applicant but you will be contacted if your profile is deemed a suitable match.