The Opportunity
To provide high level administrative support to the Head of Autism Research (Prof Andrew Whitehouse) and the broader Autism Research Team. This includes extensive diary and appointment management, actioning and drafting correspondence, detailed travel arrangements, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, an ability to predict needs and actions, the ability to work under pressure and excellent time management and communication skills.
The Role
- Provide general administration support to Professor Whitehouse and his personal research team at The Kids Research Institute Australia, including (but not limited to):
- Assistance with responding to email and other correspondence
- Meeting scheduling and organising travel arrangements
- Assist with preparation for meetings, including scheduling, agenda and minute writing, and dissemination of information to relevant individuals and groups.
- Management of communications to the Autism Research Team from internal and external stakeholders, including taking primary responsibility for the generic office email.
- Develop policies and procedures for the operations of the research team.
- Assist the research team with administrative activities as required, including in specific research projects.
Experience
- Professional administrative skills/experience including meeting scheduling, IT systems use, and general office management.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in the development of operational policies and procedures.
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team as well as on own initiative without close supervision.
- Knowledge of scientific research, including study design, data management and knowledge translation.
- Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite
- Advanced organizational and time managements skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manner
- Demonstrated experience with travel management
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and set priorities
Salary will be between $58,026 and $62,131 pro rata.
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check and Working With Children's check prior to commencement.
How to Apply
Applicants should read the Job description.
Submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience that make you suitable for this role (maximum one page) to applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact: Erica Fay
Closing Date: Monday 30 July 2018, 5pm