The Opportunity
The Kids Research Institute Australia is looking for an Administration Officer to provide effective and efficient administrative support to researchers, staff, and specific Institute Leadership Team members.
This is a full-time role fixed term for 3 years.
The Role
This diversified and dynamic administration role will suit someone with excellent communication skills who enjoys working in a team environment.
The Experience
The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an office administration or similar position.
- Experience providing a wide range of administrative support.
- The ability to manage a diverse workload and changes in priority.
- Previous experience with diary management and coordination of meetings (room bookings, scheduling, catering).
- Secretariat experience supporting committees.
- Sound Microsoft Office skills.
- Experience with booking travel (flights, accommodation, car hire).
- A high level of attention to detail and the ability to show initiative and creativity in problem solving.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement. Remuneration package includes access to generous salary packaging.
How to apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the job description 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: Kate Roberts
Email: kate.roberts@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm, Monday 11 March 2019.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for positions with the Institute to support our aim of improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families and to continue to build a culturally competent, respectful and safe place to work.