Mitre Australia

3 days ago


Canberra, Australia The MITRE Corporation Full time

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.

**Department Summary**:
MITRE | Australia is redefining how national security challenges are tackled—not just for Australia, but for the world. As Australia’s first national security charity, we are driven by a bold vision: to harness cutting-edge science, technology, and strategic expertise to strengthen Australia’s defence and security ecosystem.

Working at the intersection of government, industry, and academia, we break down silos, accelerate time to impact, and foster game-changing collaboration. As a trusted partner, MITRE | Australia is committed to driving innovation that enhances the collective defence and technological edge of Australia.

This is not just another role—it’s an opportunity to be part of something transformative. MITRE | Australia brings the best minds together to solve the toughest security challenges, leveraging innovation to protect and defend in an increasingly complex world.

Join us in developing solutions for our most pressing national security challenges—where your expertise, creativity, and drive will help build a more secure future for Australia.

**Roles & Responsibilities**:
**MITRE | Australia** is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and highly adaptable Administrative & Site Assistant to directly support the Managing Director (MD) and leadership team, while providing comprehensive support to our expanding staff and overall site needs in Canberra. This multi-faceted role offers a unique opportunity to shape and influence the administrative backbone of an expanding organisation dedicated to mission excellence, operational innovation, and national security.

Located in **Canberra, Australia**, this position combines executive-level administrative support for the MD and broader leadership with essential site administration responsibilities, ensuring smooth daily operations and exceptional first impressions as the front-line ambassador of MITRE Australia.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:
In this exciting and diverse role, you will:

- Serve as the trusted partner to the **Managing Director**, proactively understanding leadership priorities, anticipating executive needs, and ensuring efficient management of the MD's schedule, communications, and administrative tasks.
- Provide comprehensive support to the Leadership Team, Site Staff, and Site assistance fostering a collaborative, positive, and efficient working environment.
- Act as the primary contact at the front desk, warmly welcoming visitors, handling incoming communications, and representing MITRE Australia professionally to guests, government officials, partners, and stakeholders.
- Manage and maintain complex scheduling, meetings, and event coordination, including arranging venues, catering, room set-up, agendas, note-taking, presentation preparation, and timely follow-ups.
- Oversee general office management tasks, including ordering supplies, maintaining office readiness, and ensuring smooth operations daily.
- Prepare, produce, and distribute communications, meeting briefings, read-ahead materials, and other executive-level documentation.
- Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion, complying fully with Australian and U.S. security procedures.
- Arrange detailed travel itineraries and manage travel logistics for the MD and senior leadership, ensuring compliance with MITRE's travel policies and processes.
- Track business expenses, manage administrative records, and process timely expense reports.
- Coordinate timecard validation by collecting and reviewing employee submissions, ensuring accuracy and completeness before forwarding to payroll, and assisting payroll with prompt resolution of any discrepancies or issues.
- Collaborate closely with MITRE’s broader executive administrative teams to deliver seamless support across time zones and geographies.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, willingly stepping in


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