The Opportunity
The Strep A and RHD Team at The Kids Research Institute Australia is looking for an Administration Officer to provide effective and efficient administrative support to support our senior leaders, researchers and team members.
This is a newly created part time role for a three year contract.
The Role
This diversified and dynamic administration role and will suit someone with excellent communication skills who enjoys working in a team environment.
Your Experience
Our ideal candidate will have the following skills set and experience:
- Minimum five years experience in a similar role within a health research environment
- Ability to manage a diverse workload and changing priorities
- 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
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
To apply, please provide your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and CV telling us why you'd be perfect for this role to applications@telethonkids.org.au. Please quote the position title of the role you are applying for in the subject heading of your email application.
All applicants are placed in a talent pool for any future positions that may arise.
For further information about this position please contact: Christine Everest
Email: christine.everest@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm Friday 26 April 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.