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Acknowledgement of Country

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The Opportunity

• Exciting Full-time opportunity with flexible work arrangements & supportive team culture
• Apply your strong administrative & coordination skills in a dynamic role
• Vital role supporting CSIRO Land & Water business across the Brisbane site

Administrative staff in CSIRO provide administrative services to support the effective provision of research and development activities. This involves the development, implementation and administration of policies, systems and procedures that assist the organisation and the business unit to achieve their objectives and meet Government and regulatory responsibilities

We are looking for a proactive and motivated Administration Officer to join the CSIRO Land & Water (L&W)Team.  The role will provide support to the two FSPs and Safe Waste unit at the Dutton Park site in Brisbane.

In this key operational support role, you will use your exceptional organisational and administrative skills to efficiently support a range of operational activities, and use best practices to manage resources, services and processes to meet the needs of the business unit.

Your duties will include:

• Provide practical support to the two FSPS and Safe Waste in dealing with issues and interactions with key stakeholders and external parties.
• Ensure prioritised issues for the Directors attention are effectively managed.
• Monitor and follow up on issues that need to be drawn to the Director’s attention in a timely manner.
• Assist the Land and Water Executive Officer or Executive Assistant to coordinate material needed for reviews, reports or to respond to information requests.
• Manage or contribute to administrative projects or issues as necessary (e.g. Scholarship program, visiting scientists, publication records).
• Coordinate internal and external meetings or other events, including booking rooms, resources, travel, transport, equipment and catering.
• Provide general administrative support for program, group and team activities.
• Assist in or coordinate domestic and International travel arrangements for the Directors and other staff as required.
• Adhere to the spirit and practice of CSIRO’s Code of Conduct, Health, Safety and Environment procedures and policy, Diversity initiatives and Making Safety Personal goals. 
• Other duties as directed.

Location: Dutton Park, Brisbane, QLD
Salary: AU $66,163 to AU $84,207 pa (pro-rata for part-time) + up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years.  Full-time
Reference: 87129

To be considered you will need:

Essential
Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.

• Demonstrated extensive experience working for a Scientific Research Organisation in a similar role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project; and in using HP Records, SAP, ePublish and AETM to manage workflow processes and on?line transactions.

Desirable

• Demonstrated ability to clearly convey information, ideas and establish effective interpersonal relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise demands and escalate issues when required.
• Ability to work with minimal direction, show initiative and adaptability and the ability to professionally handle sensitive and confidential information, using appropriate judgment and discretion.
• Ability to quickly adapt to technological, structural and procedural changes and maintain professionalism and flexibility.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents only.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

Thursday 11th August 2022 11:00 pm AEST.