(HEO5) $80,118- $89,085 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed-term contract till 31^st December 2025|Full time

The Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER) at the University of Adelaide is at the forefront of advancing research, education, and innovation in sustainable energy and resource management. ISER is dedicated to addressing some of the most pressing global challenges, including energy security, renewable energy and sustainable resource utilisation.

ISER’s goal is to position the University of Adelaide as a leading Asia-Pacific centre of excellence in delivering integrated research, education, and consulting services for the sustainable energy and resources sectors.

We are seeking a Senior Administrator to join ISER, supporting the Institute Manager and Director. As a key member of our team, you will provide high-level administrative support, coordinating meetings, events, and communication activities while maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide administrative support, including diary and email management for the ISER Director.
2. Organise meetings, events, travel, and conference bookings.
3. Manage financial commitments and maintain accurate records in collaboration with the Finance team.
4. Support the Institute’s governance committees, including minute-taking and agenda distribution.
5. Assist with outreach activities, including managing the ISER website, publications, and marketing initiatives.
6. Coordinate external engagement efforts, including workshops and events.
7. Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful you will need:

1. Proven experience in an administrative role with excellent organisational and time management skills including the ability to prioritise work and work independently as appropriate.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including report writing as well as strong interpersonal skills to work collegially as part of a team and with a wide range of stakeholder groups, particularly external clients.
3. Well-developed computer skills including intermediate to advanced level experience in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
4. Experience in providing financial support through purchasing, invoicing and maintaining budget updates.
5. Demonstrated ability to provide high quality support to the Director, manage their diary and provide triaging of emails and email inbox management.
6. Experience in website management.
7. Experience in organising and managing events (desirable).

Qualifications:

1. Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or
2. Completion of a Certificate IV and extensive relevant work experience; or
3. An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a 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 a resume and cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

***Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 22^nd September 2024, 11:55pm***

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:

Amanda Cunningham-Moody

Institute Manager – Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER)

E: Amanda.cunningham-moody@adelaide.edu.au

The University of Adelaide is 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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