The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity available for an enthusiastic and motivated Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to Team Leads, researchers and staff members in the Infectious Diseases Epidemiology team and assist in ensuring the efficient functioning and achievement of goals within allocated time frames. This position would suit someone with excellent administration & organisational skills who is a team player.
This is a Part-time role for a fixed term of 12 months with the possibility of extension. The FTE for this position is 2-3 days per week and is flexible dependant on the successful applicant.
The Role
This role would suit someone who has a broad range of administrative skills and experience. The position will require someone who is adept in multi-tasking and able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. These will include diary management, agenda and minute preparation, travel arrangements and supporting grant applications, and project budgets/finance.
You will be part of a dynamic and growing research team, with flexible hours to allow a work/life balance.
The Experience
The successful applicant will have the following skills/qualifications:
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience providing support with financial management
- Ability to work independently, use initiative and to set priorities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Proficiency in a standard array of software packages (e.g., Windows suite)
- Self-motivated, flexible and friendly
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check, and Proof of working rights in Australia prior to commencement.
How to apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, please apply by sending your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) referencing 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: Danielle Darragh
Email: Danielle.Darragh@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 17 May 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.