Nras Administrative Officer

$80,467 - $88,022 (G05), plus 17% superannuation
- Full time, 3 year fixed term contract
- Based at our vibrant, Curtin Bentley campus

**Job Reference**:756233**

**National Resilience and Security Program Office**

Curtin’s National Resilience and Security Program Office bridges industry and government with Curtin University’s research expertise, fostering innovation to strengthen Australia’s resilience and security. The office advances opportunities in critical areas, including defence, national security, and space.

**Your new role**

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Administrative Officer to join the National Resilience and Security (NRAS) team. In this role, you will be a core team member, working collaboratively to manage day-to-day administrative activities. You will also serve as the main point of contact for the NRAS office and provide comprehensive support to senior staff, including the Director, NRAS.

**In this role, you will**:

- Provide interpretation and advice on the area’s processes and procedures to staff within and outside the NRAS Program Office.
- Coordinate arrangements for meetings, and local area events and, if relevant, manage the commitments and diaries of senior staff.
- Coordinate the content, publishing and distribution of reports and other documentation, as required. (e.g. briefing papers, minutes, agenda papers, marketing collateral and general correspondence).
- Liaise and work collaboratively with a variety Curtin University stakeholders to support the needs of the NRAS team.
- Coordinate arrangements for meetings, events, team travel and executive visits.
- Demonstrated computer literacy with proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite and content management systems (experience with JIRA is desired).
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities with high attention to detail.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and demonstrate cross-cultural sensitivity.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and in a team.

**Essential Requirements**:

- **This role would normally be restricted to, and require you to maintain, Australian Citizenship. Consideration may be given to citizens of New Zealand, United States, Canada, or United Kingdom who have, or recently maintained a security clearance, if the clearance can be recognised by AGSVA.**

**Why Choose Us?**

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket.

Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace and are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.
- **Global Excellence**: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.
- **Adaptable Work Environment**: Embrace flexibility with a role based at our Bentley campus.
- **Rewards Beyond Salary**: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) and customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise.
- **Time Well-Spent**: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Curtin University Leave (2 days), Study Leave, and Community Service Leave. Plus, access to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service (65 days/13-week entitlement for full-time staff).
- **Recognition for Prior Service**: Curtin recognises prior service for long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be* eligible if they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other recognised institution.

**Join us**

Please provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the advert, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

**Applications close**: 4:00pm AWST, on Tuesday 19 November 2024.

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**Disclaimer**
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Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.