Snow Centre for Immune Health

Snow Centre for Immune Health - Executive Assistant page is loaded## Snow Centre for Immune Health - Executive Assistantlocations: Parkville, Victoria, Australiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: JR3932An excellent opportunity is available for an Executive Assistant to join the Snow Centre for Immune Health at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute.**About the position**The Snow Centre for Immune Health has a global mission to improve the lives of people with immune diseases, using a new approach to immune health. The centre, co-led by WEHI and the Royal Melbourne Hospital, will bring together leading Australian and international researchers with a shared mission to transform how we research and treat the immune system. Our goal is to accelerate discoveries into the underlying features and markers of immune health, to identify disease causes early and target appropriate treatment. The centre has been established in partnership with the Snow Medical Research Foundation.WEHI is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to ensure the centre operates effectively and achieves its strategic objectives. The appointee will provide high-level executive administrative support to the centre’s Director. This position acts as a liaison between the centre, professional service areas of the institute, consumer teams and supporters and requires regular interaction with all institute departments and key external organisations.**Selection Criteria****Personal qualities*** Proven aptitude for communicating effectively with a variety of audiences; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.* Ability to draft high-quality documentation and correspondence.* Strong organisational and planning capabilities, with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.* Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and sound judgement.* High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.* Consistent demonstration of initiative; able to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities.**Knowledge and skills*** Proven ability to deliver high-quality, responsive supports to senior executives and committees.* Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams), Nitro, Zoom. Aptitude in Apple Mac environment is preferable.* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment.* A knowledge of medical research institutes or academic environment is desirable.**Terms of Appointment**This position is available for **2 years** in a **full time capacity**. Salary is Research Support Employee Level 6 (**$95,135 - $102,979**). Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.General enquiries can be directed to Nadja Bertleff-Zieschang – zieschang.n@wehi.edu.auA position description is available .**How to Apply** Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.**Application Closing Date:** Wednesday 19 November 2025**WEHI’s commitment to diversity and inclusion**At WEHI we strive to foster a flexible working environment that encourages individual differences and promotes collaboration and creativity. We recognise that talent does not sit within a single identifiable group in our society and that WEHI’s ability to shape contemporary scientific thinking and deliver leading professional services relies on a diversity of thought within our organisation. Our action to promote gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and we offer a range of . Our commitment to celebrating diversity and addressing inequities is further demonstrated through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Gender Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and our WE-Pride network for LGBTQIA+ staff and students. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact the People and Culture team.**WEHI’s commitment to Indigenous employment**where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be engaged at the scientific frontier, making exciting discoveries and decisions about the future of health in this country, and part of a leading professional services workforce supporting the realisation of these discoveries. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
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