(HEO5) $82,922 - $92,203 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Fixed-term, part-time 0.8FTE contract available until December 2025
The Environment Institute at the University of Adelaide unites top research groups from across all faculties, focusing on science, engineering, economics, health and social science related to environmental and social sustainability. Our research drives the discovery and preservation of global biodiversity, using an interdisciplinary approach to enhance water and landscape management for societal well-being.
We are seeking an Administration Officer to join our team. Reporting to the Institute Manager, you will support the activities of the Environment Institute and its associated centres. Your responsibilities will include a range of administrative tasks, supporting the Institute's research priorities, and aiding the EI Advisory Board. Additionally, you will assist with outreach communications, including managing websites, publications, and coordinating events.
If you are organised, proactive, and passionate about environmental research, we encourage you to apply. This could be a potential secondment opportunity for internal staff.
To be successful you will need (Selection Criteria to address)
- Proven experience in an administrative role with excellent organisational and time management skills including the ability to prioritise work and work independently as appropriate.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including report writing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work collegially as part of a team and with a wide range of stakeholder groups, particularly external clients.
- Experience in providing financial support.
- Skills in marketing, social media, events and webpage management
Qualifications:
Certificate III and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training.
The path to Adelaide University
We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your division's broader role
The Division of Research and Innovation provides leadership in achieving the University’s strategic goals, particularly in relation to research strategy, researcher education, services, infrastructure and supporting the development of world-class research and impact, both nationally and internationally. Supporting an ethos of excellence, innovation, engagement and impact, the Division is responsible for achieving the research objectives set out in the University Strategic Plan.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/research/about-us/
How to Apply
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit an up-to-date resume and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria (as contained in the position description document) and relate this to your past or current experience.
Applications close 11:55pm, Wednesday 27th August.
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Dr Marina Delpin
Institute Manager, Environment Institute
E: marina.delpin@adelaide.edu.au
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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