• Part-time (0.8FTE), 3 -Year Contract

At the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), we are committed to achieving innovative, ground-breaking health and medical research that fundamentally improves the quality of life for all people.

An exciting opportunity is now available for an Administration Officer to join our Preclinical Imaging and Research Laboratories (PIRL) at Gilles Plains. In this position, you will support the administration functions at PIRL, providing professional and efficient support to the team within a clinical research environment.

The position is well suited to someone seeking part-time flexibility (0.8FTE), with onsite parking available as well as great salary sacrificing benefits.

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Welcoming and assisting visitors, ensuring the reception area is staffed at all times, and promoting a professional image of SAHMRI.
• Provide administrative support including (but not limited to):
  • Data entry
  • Filing/scanning/photocopying documentation
  • Word processing and Excel support
  • General administrative assistance
  • Booking meeting rooms.
• Receive incoming calls, evaluate urgency and direct them to the appropriate person if available.
• Monitor general email accounts for PIRL and assist with responses to enquiries.
• Process purchase orders and invoices and administration of payments.
• Archiving of documents and electronic records in compliance with NATA regulations.
• Coordination of travel arrangements for PIRL.
• Assist with coordination and catering of meetings/events.

About You

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

• Experience in a confidential administrative role, health/science/medical environment preferable but not essential
• Excellent levels of computer competency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, calendar management and communications technology
• Experience in in maintaining and controlling appropriate records and filing systems
• Ability to convey information accurately to other staff as required
• Highly ethical and confidential
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Sound written and verbal communication skills

Special Requirements

• Some out of hours work may be required.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community. Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals. If these are also your values and goals, apply today.

As a not -for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn. For more information on salary packaging please see the Maxxia website.

For more information, please contact Adam O’Connell at [email protected] using the subject line: Administration Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For a copy of the position description, please click here.

Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is found prior to the close date.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

SAHMRI is a member of the Athena SWAN Science in Australia Gender Equity program. We have been awarded Bronze status for our commitment to advancing the careers of women, trans and gender diverse individuals in STEMM.