Project Administrative Support Officer (Research)

Position Details

• Fixed Term for 10 months Part-Time at 0.4FTE

• Higher Education Officer Level 4 $74392 - $80234 p.a. (pro-rata)

• Location: Larrakia Darwin

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Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT

At Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT our aim is to be a hub for innovative health research education and workforce development across the Northern Territory. We engage with students community and stakeholders to provide critical programs such as the Northern Territory Medical Program Paramedicine Rural Clinical School and the University Department of Rural Health.

Our postgraduate education pathways (Remote Health Practice program) provides workforce development through Indigenous health and clinical skills training and we have a community driven research program led by researchers committed to improving health outcomes. We work alongside Poche SANT focussing on Indigenous leadership capacity development and developing the Indigenous health workforce. All activities are driven by our values which focus on the long-term and short-term needs of the NT community.

About the Role

This position provides highquality administrative operational and project support to senior public health researchers working across Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health rural and remote health and health equity initiatives. Working under routine to general direction you will play a key role in contributing to research project activities supporting grant and ethics submissions nurturing stakeholder relationships and maintaining smooth daytoday operations. The role suits someone with strong communication skills excellent organisation and experience working collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.

• Provide efficient administrative financial and executive support across multiple research projects

• Coordinate meetings preparing documentation and supporting grant ethics and manuscript submissions

• Liaise effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders including community organisations

• Support event coordination travel arrangements purchasing card reconciliation and general project operations

This position makes a significant contribution to the Universitys strategic plan to changing 10 million lives Every One Matters by 2035 through directly contributing to the strategic driver of Research that Matters by enabling impactful public health research that improves health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and rural and remote populations.

About You

You are an organised and proactive administrative professional who enjoys supporting research teams and working in a dynamic environment. You bring strong communication relationshipbuilding and problemsolving skills along with the ability to manage competing priorities with attention to detail. Your background includes experience in administration event planning or project support and youre confident using a range of digital tools. You are committed to culturally safe practice and contributing positively to research that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads meet deadlines and use initiative effectively

• Experience providing administrative support to specialised teams including sound judgement and problemsolving capability

• Welldeveloped communication and interpersonal skills enabling positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders

• Proficiency with administrative and financial systems Microsoft Office and Teams and experience planning events or functions

Life at Flinders

Were transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary stimulating and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence innovation courage and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings borders and backgrounds ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We dont just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. Sowhy work at Flinders

• 17% Superannuation salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

• 6 weeks annual leave

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education research employment and wellbeing and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations in line with the Flinders UniversityCOVID-19 Vaccination Policy

• Northern Territory Government legislation (the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007) now requires all individuals in child related employment or whose duties involve or are likely to involve contact with a child to hold a valid Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card). This position involves child related work and is assessed as requiring a Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV along with a cover letter as a separate document telling us a little about yourself and why you feel you are suited to this role.

• For more information regarding this position please contact James Smith

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At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages ethnicities abilities sexual orientations and gender identities.

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