About the Burnet Institute

Burnet Institute is a leading Australian, unaligned, not-for-profit, organisation passionate about social justice, equality and evidence-based research.

Burnet Institute brings together a highly diverse skill base, with more than 600 staff and students working on cutting-edge research and projects to address some of the most relevant global health challenges.  Institute-wide interdisciplinary health programs Disease Elimination, Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness, and Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health are at the heart of our daily decision making. Headquartered  in Melbourne, Australia, with offices also located in Papua New Guinea and Myanmar, Burnet is actively involved in research and public health programs throughout Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and Africa. Burnet is the only unaligned organisation in Australia that has dual accreditation with both the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

The Role

The Senior Administration and Secretariat Officer will provide administrative support to the Know-C19 leadership team and operate as the secretariat of priority governance forums for associated projects. Responsibilities include managing complex calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, financial administration, and operating as the primary point of contact between the Leadership team and internal/external stakeholders. The incumbent will also work with the finance and administration teams, team members, and technical staff to provide logistical and administrative support for a range of projects and linked activities.

In the capacity of Secretariat, this position will lead the administration of priority governance forums. This includes minute-taking to ensure accurate records of discussions and decisions, planning and managing meeting calendars, maintaining action registers, and preparing meeting papers and agendas. Organisational skills and attention to detail are critical in coordinating these activities and ensuring seamless adherence to all governance processes.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Burnet Institute is a child safe organisation. The incumbent of this position will be required to undergo a Police Check and possibly a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment. The types of contact with children can be viewed here. This position involves the following contact with children (any individual aged under 18 years).

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