Administration Assistant - Infectious Diseases Epidemiology We are lookingfor administration superstar to join our InfectiousDiseases Epidemiology team, here at the Telethon Kids Institute! The team has a particular interest inacute chest infections which are a major cause of childhood illness and are involvedin a wide range of studies. As the AdministrationAssistant, you will support Team Leads, researchers, students and staffmembers by assisting in the efficient functioning and achievement of goalswithin allocated time frames. With a supportiveteam around you, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Diary management of the team heads. Regularly update professional and research CVs and profiles across various platforms (e.g., website, grant application portals, seminar flyers). Facilitate local and international travel arrangements for the team (directly or via travel agents) including registration, transportation, accommodation and visa arrangements where necessary. Assist the team with the submission of scientific publications, technical reports and grant applications including but not limited to collating relevant information and formatting templates. Provide secretariat support including preparation of agenda, papers, minutes and actions as required. Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication to ensure successful outcomes of projects. Conveniently basedin our offices in Nedlands, this position will be offered on apart-time basis with flexible working hours (0.5 - 0.7 FTE). About You If you share our passion ofHappy, Healthy Kids and have an interest in learning more about infectiousdiseases and immunisation, then we want to hear from you! The key to your successwill be your demonstrated skills and experience in the following: Demonstrated experience in providing high level administration. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Adaptability and ability to predict needs and action. Ability to work independently, use initiative and set priorities to meet deadlines under pressure. Excellent people skills with a desire to help others and the ability to develop collaborative relationships. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including with multi-level stakeholders. We are drivinginclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diversecareer and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of therequirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. Wealso encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you mayhave had in your cover letter. About Us Our aim is to create a workplace where people arerespected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforcethat is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embraceall employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity andinclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations whererequired. Some of our staff benefits include: Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter. Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year. Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events. Flexible work options and hybrid working. Reward and recognition program. Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning. Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks. Access to Corporate Health Insurance. Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery. How to apply If you think that this is the right role and anexciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' tonavigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submityour application. Yourcover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills andexperience outlined in the "About You" section above. Applications will only be accepted through our careerportal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our onlineportal, please direct your query to ****** If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application,please direct your inquiries to ******. Closing Date: 07/05/2024 Telethon Kids reservethe right to hire prior to the closing date. The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to beingchampions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourageapplications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the firstAustralian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program. We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the healthand wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people areat the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment andCareer Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in theInstitute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health. The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation'sleading medical research organisations. We are home to a diverse team of morethan 1000 staff and postgraduate students dedicated to improving child healthand development. Based within the Perth Children's Hospital at the QEII MedicalCentre campus in Nedlands, Western Australia, our purpose-builtfacility includes state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborative workspaces,clinical suites, and meeting spaces with access to leading-edge technology andresearch services. Our research teams are among the world's best, and wehave strong affiliations with the children's hospital and all the major WesternAustralian universities. *The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check (obtained within the last 3 months) prior to commencement* #J-18808-Ljbffr
