• RECOVER Injury Research Centre

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to end of December 2027

• Base salary will be in the range $78,944 - $87,750 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)

• Based at the STARS Building, Herston

About This Opportunity

Are you motivated, organised, and looking for a well-rounded Administrative role? We have an opportunity for an Administration Officer to support operations of the RECOVER Injury Research Centre. Reporting to the Senior Operations Officer, you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of administrative processes and office coordination duties to support the team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining calendars, providing diary management support to the Centre Director, and functioning as the initial point of contact for enquiries

• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders and drafting correspondence for stakeholder review

• Providing high-level support to committees and meetings

• Organising financials and bookings, e.g. managing reimbursements, assisting with travel coordination and arranging office supplies

This is a full-time, fixed-term position through to the end of December 2029 at HEW Level 5.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• Salary packaging options

About You

• A degree or diploma with subsequent relevant experience or secretarial administrative experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education training.

• Demonstrated skills in providing a high level of customer service, including effective interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

• Effective organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working as a team member in a busy environment.

• Working knowledge of University administrative systems, policies and procedures or the capacity to rapidly acquire this knowledge.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and mandatory immunisations.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Trevor Russell, Centre Director, at [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Sunday 15th September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42551).