Administration Assistant (Research)

Administration Assistant (Research)

Enhance your administrative skills within a research driven setting.

UC Level 5, Salary Range $77,292 pa - $87,815 pa + 17% Super

Full Time, Fixed Term Opportunity – 12 months

Job no: 501548

Work type: Professional

Location: Bruce

Categories: Administration, Research Support

About us:

Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups.

About the opportunity:

Working within a dynamic team consisting of academics and professionals, the Administration Assistant (Research) will assist in setting up and managing administrative processes for the team while supporting the Director of HEAL Centre. This role will provide a variety of administrative, secretariat, and project support services, including the following duties:

• Manage incoming communications
• Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements
• Handle credit card acquittals as needed
• Provide administrative support for events, committees, and meetings
• Oversee diary management

If you consider yourself to be highly organized and people-focused, are highly motivated, and ready to hit the ground running. This opportunity is a great opportunity to gain experience within a research-focused environment.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the opportunity and what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.

Submit your CV through the “Apply Now” tab. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.

WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration.

For job specific information: please contact Professor Sotiris Vardoulakis, Environmental Public Health and Director of HEAL Centre at Sotiris.Vardoulakis@canberra.edu.au

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 8th September 2024

Advertised: 30 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time