About the Role

The Administrative Support Officer works as part of a team of 3 administrative staff within the office of the Chief Scientist and Director AMRI and assists the team with a range of administrative tasks to support the effective day-to-day functions of the office with particular a focus on supporting the administration of grants.

The temporary role is backfilling for parental leave, 4 days per week to 1/10/2024, and 2 days per week between 2/10/2024 and 1/10/2025.

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You will be paid a competitive annual salary $79,032 - $86,539, pro rated, plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 11%) and annual leave loading.

About You

We are looking for a professional who is good at coordinating and has the attention to details. To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience supporting with administrative tasks.
• Experience working in a research office environment.
• Familiarity with basic workplace software and databases.

Essential Requirements:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant subject area, or relevant equivalent experience.

About The Australian Museum

The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.

Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction.

The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.

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Benefits

Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.

How to Apply

Only application from Iworkfor NSW will be considered, via the Apply Now link.

Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF):

1. A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description’s essential requirements, key knowledge and experience.
2. Resume

As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions.

1. Give an example when you had competing priorities and tight deadlines. How did you manage? What was the outcome? (300 words maximum)
2. List the reports you have prepared and/or assisted with. How did you ensure the accuracy of the information and the data? (300 words maximum)

For more details, Frequently Asked Questions and how to apply for the role go to I Work for NSW.

The successful applicant will be subject to national criminal records check. As recommended by Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the Australian Museum encourages all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

Contact person: Prof Kristofer Helgen, Chief Scientist & Director AMRI; email: [email protected] / [email protected], using the subject line: Administrative Support Officer - Director AMRI Office enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Inclusive and welcoming

The Australian Museum is an NSW Public Service organisation and aims to attract and retain the right people for the right jobs. The AM is a diverse and inclusive workplace where genuine participation and contribution is enabled, and everyone, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances is valued, accepted and supported to thrive at work.

This means that we are embedding diversity and inclusion in everything we do on a daily basis, whether it be our recruitment processes, workplace culture, career development programs, customer service or policies and procedures. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please reach out to the contact person or note this in your application.