Administration Officer, Research

**Administration Officer, Research**

**About Us**

For over 60 years, Cancer Council Queensland’s pioneering work has helped save thousands of lives and has improved the quality of life for people living with cancer. Our mission is to lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer.

Cancer Council Queensland raises funds that are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer through research to support prevention and early detection.

We are dynamic, outcome-focused, responsive to community needs, and committed to voluntarism and the pursuit of excellence.

Cancer Council Queensland employees and volunteers lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer by employing high-performing employees who live our values of being responsible, inclusive, equitable, and collaborative.

**Working at Cancer Council Queensland**

Our greatest asset is our diverse team of talented, savvy people. Our awesome employees and volunteers tell us that Cancer Council Queensland is a meaningful, rewarding and fun place to work.

We provide a positive and supportive working environment where you will be a valued team member. We love to recognise and reward our team of superstars with employee benefits such as extra paid days off.

**About the role**

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of the Viertel Cancer Research Centre (VCRC) and its world-leading cancer research programs and external grant funding program.

As Administration Officer, Research you will be responsible for providing administrative support and assistance within the VCRC, performing a range of tasks, including arranging meetings and travel; facilitating invoicing and payments; providing administrative support to the Head of Research and Senior Managers in the VCRC; and assisting the Manager, Research Operations with administrative operations of the VCRC and the delivery of CCQ’s external research funding schemes.

This role is a Fixed-Term, Part-Time role for 2 years, working 20 hours a week across 5 days to cover business requirements. The role is based in our Fortitude Valley office in Brisbane.

**About you**

To be successful in this role, you will have substantive experience in providing high-level administrative support and hands-on experience with scientific research processes, and experience working in a research support environment either at a university or within a research institute or centre.

Your high level of accuracy and attention to detail will see you succeed in the role. You will have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with strict deadlines and without compromising on service delivery. You will have a current driver’s licence.

**Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills**

**Essential Skills**:

- A minimum of two years’ experience in an administrative role.
- Demonstrated experience in providing high-level administrative support in a research environment
- Well-developed computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and information management systems.
- Accuracy and Attention to detail
- Time management
- Organisation
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Integrity/Honesty

**Desirable Skills**:

- Completion of a diploma-level qualification or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Experience using Grant Management Systems (e.g. NHMRC Sapphire); financial accounting systems; and Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress)

**Benefits**

Cancer Council Queensland has a collaborative, energetic, and supportive team culture, contributing to meaningful work with a tangible impact. By celebrating and fostering our individual strengths, we take on more challenging work. In turn, we lead more balanced, exciting and fulfilling lives. Our growing Non-for-Profit organisation offers employees:

- Flexible work arrangements (Flexible Work Hours and Work from Home options).
- ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year.
- Recognition and Rewards Program
- Two paid Wellbeing days per year
- One paid ‘Thank you’ day at the end of the year
- Professional Development Allowance
- Corporate social events (such as bring your dog to work day)
- Team events, employee connectivity and Healthy Workplace Activities
- Cancer Council Retail shop discount

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**How to apply**

Applications, including a current resume and cover letter, are required and should be addressed to:
**People (Employment) Team**
Cancer Council Queensland
- Current Resume - Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.
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