Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.
Full Time / Part Time opportunity
Barangaroo, Sydney CBD
12 months contract
Hybrid Working Environment
Salary Range of $55,000 - $62,000 Base (Pro rata for part time, dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 11.5% Superannuation + Smart Salary Packaging Benefit
The Opportunity:
An opportunity has arisen in the Research and Professional Support Services to join us as a Administration Assistant, Full Time or Part Time. This role is responsible for providing day to day administration support to The George Institute Australia Research Programs.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Day to day administrative duties as required: handling incoming and outgoing mail, answering phone calls, taking messages, meet and greet clients, send and receive emails, printing, photocopying, scanning, faxing, collating, binding and filing of reports and documents.
Organise meetings (both online and face to face) including agenda minute-taking, room set-up, catering and tidying up
Maintain and update Program Heads curriculum vitae, list of publications and other academic contributions on program and grant management system (e.g Sapphire)
Navigate/maintain information in various research and database systems (e.g ROS, Endnote, ORCID)
Collation of grant application information as directed by the Program Head and data entry/upload
Implement appropriate filing and other organisation procedures to facilitate highly organised and smoothly functioning teams
Accurate word processing, general data entry, maintaining and updating records. Assist with the preparation of presentations, graphs, charts and reports, proof and check for errors.
Assist with processing purchase orders and invoices and expense reimbursements
Arrange travel and accommodation booking as required by the client supported
Organise internal and external events – catering, booking venue and related tasks
Maintain and monitor supply (eg. office equipment, stationary) within their respective team/program
Regular relief on Reception
Our Successful Candidate will possess:
Relevant qualifications in health, business or administration and/or related experience in administration
Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint
Ability to learn new systems/technology applications quickly
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
High attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated organisation and planning skills
Strong focus on quality of work
Demonstrated ability to work with business and commercially sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well and flexibly i.e. autonomously, in small teams and with a wide range varying stakeholders
For more information please see our detailed Position Descriptionhere.
The closing date for applications is Friday 1 November 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.
About the George
The George Institute for Global Health (The George) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.
As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to:
Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery
Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale
Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship
We pride ourselves with our 6 core values: excellence, integrity, can-do approach, creativity, impact, and humanitarian commitment.
Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work. We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged adults and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Why The George?
We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs.
Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.
Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay
Learning and career development opportunities
Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location
A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact