Administration Officer

Established in 2015, the UQ Child Health Research Centre (UQ-CHRC) brings together some of UQ's leading researchers to tackle global challenges in child and adolescent health. With research in nutrition and growth, respiratory disease, allied health, environmental health, burns, infectious diseases, cerebral palsy, rehabilitation and child and youth mental health and more, the centre is making a difference to the health of children everywhere.

The UQ-CHRC is co-located with research centres from Children's Health Queensland and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in the recently completed Centre for Children's Health Research CCHR), a $134 million purpose-built research facility adjacent to the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital.

Information relating to the activities of CHRC may be found at https://child-health- research.centre.uq.edu.au/

The role

The Administration Officer will provide high level, accurate and reliable administrative support for key stakeholders, staff and students within the Medical Faculty.  The role is part-time and hours are flexible but must cover Monday to Friday.

The person

The successful candidate will have a degree and / or have a minimum of two years' relevant experience within a large/complex organisation, excellent verbal and written communication skills, proactive organisational skills and ability to problem solve in a fast paced environment.  Critical to the role is the ability to prioritise own workload and exercise initiative and judgement as appropriate, and work in a flexible and dynamic environment with competing priorities to meet deadlines.

Administrative experience in a University or similar organisation is desirable.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University's Diversity and Inclusion webpage (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.  

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to med.hr@uq.edu.au

Remuneration

This is a full-time, ongoing appointment at HEW level 5. The remuneration package will be in the range $67,608.41 - $75,506.82 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range of $79,101.84 - $88,342.97).

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Mary Schneider on email: m.schneider2@uq.edu.au

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

For information on completing the application process click here.

You must have valid Australian work rights to apply for this role.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application closing date

19 March 2019, 11:55PM E. Australian Standard Time