Administration Officer
Job Summary
Location: AgriBio Centre forAgriBioscience Bundoora VIC(Hybrid)
Salary: $81496 $98955 (pro rata) plus statutory super
Tenure: Ongoing FTE: 0.5 Part-Time
This ongoing 0.5 FTE part-time role offers flexibility in the arrangement of working hours while providing the opportunity to contribute to a small collaborative team where your work will have visible impact across the business. AVS has team office days on Tuesdays and Thursdays and youll need to work at least one of those days from our Bundoora office each week. Beyond that well work with you to create a schedule that suits both you and the business.
About AVS
At AVS wedontjust work in sciencewe turn science into impact. As a key bridge betweencutting-edgeresearch and industrywereon a mission to unlock value from Victorias ag-tech innovations that deliverrealeconomic environmental and societal benefits turning discoveries into practical solutions that strengthen Victorias agricultural sector. AVS is a private company beneficially owned by the Victorian Government.
About the Role
This is an ongoing position reporting to our Executive Assistant & Office Manager providing administrative support across the whole a team of approximately 20 people youll have visibility across every part of the organisation and opportunities to contribute to improving how we work.
Youll work across HR administration contract administration records management meeting coordination procurement support and the connective work that keeps a small organisation running well.
Youll see how everything fits together build relationships across the business and have genuine scope to improve how things are done not just follow existing processes.
A typical fortnight might include supporting a recruitment process and onboarding paperwork for a new starter coordinating meetings tracking contract milestones processing invoices updating registers managing office supplies and finally fixing a records process thats been annoying everyone for months.
If youre someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity and making things run smoothly youll find plenty to get stuck into.
About You
Youll likely bring:
- Experience in an administration business support or office coordination role
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident written and verbal communication skills
- Strong digital skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems
- Sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential information
- A proactive mindset and a willingness to improve processes and ways of working
Most importantly you will be someone who takes pride in producing quality work builds positive working relationships and thrives in a varied role. Youll be comfortable balancing multiple priorities working independently when needed and contributes to an efficient supportive and professional workplace.
What we offer
- Genuine flexibility and hybrid working arrangements
- An ongoing role offering breadth and variety
- The opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and gain exposure across all areas of the business
- A friendly supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities to broaden your skills and experience
How to Apply
If youre an experienced administrator looking for meaningful work genuine flexibility and the chance to make a visible contribution in a small high-performing organisation wed love to hear from you.
Submityourresume andabrief cover letter summarising your skillsexperience and how you meet the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For a copy of the Position Description please visit:
Applications close:11.59pm on 30 August 2026.
Contact:For a confidential conversationplease contact Jasmine Aquilina-Borg Executive Assistant & Office Manager at
AVS values diversity and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Preferred candidates willbe requiredto undertake pre-employment screening including a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Required Experience:
IC