Administrative Officer

Full Time Fixed Term contract till 30th June 2027 -with possibility of extension
- $80,467 - $88,022 (G05) per annum plus 17% superannuation
- Based at Curtin University in Bentley, Perth, Western Australia

**Job Reference: 750615**

**The Centre for Crop and Disease Management**
The Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM) at Curtin University works closely with the grains industry to reduce the burden of crop disease and increase the profitability of Australian farmers. With a large team of more than 80 research staff, CCDM’s multidisciplinary approach uniquely allows us to effectively deliver robust solutions to challenges faced by Australian grain producers.

**Your new role**
We are seeking a positive and proactive Administrative Officer to join CCDM and support the Centre with a wide range of administrative duties. As a key point of contact, and an integral part of our operations, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a team that encourages collaboration and new ideas. This role is broad ranging within its scope and requires an efficient individual with outstanding communication skills and the ability to liaise with a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Duties include but are not limited to:

- Provide administrative and logístical support for projects and other discrete area activities.
- Provide administrative support to CCDM Leadership.
- Communicate with relevant stakeholders and service providers to organize meetings, services, and procurement of goods.
- Establish, maintain and keep up to date, efficient administrative processes and practices within the Centre.
- Liaise with relevant area stakeholder, School administration and University functional areas to ensure specific work is completed as necessary.
- Support the Centre operations Manager with the administration of the area’s financial obligations
- Be responsible for ensuring travel requests are prepared with sufficient information for the approval process

In this role, you can expect many opportunities for professional development, with one of our Centre’s three objectives revolving around improving human capacity to meet the requirements of the agriculture industry. We are looking for someone with a degree in a relevant discipline such as business management, administration, economics or with relevant experience.

**Why choose Curtin?**
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.
- Rewards Beyond Salary: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) with cash out options*, customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise and Hotel, as well as Health Insurance discounts.
- Adaptable Work Environment: Embrace flexibility with a role based at our Bentley campus, with the option to work remotely from home or one of our other campus locations such as Midland or St George’s terrace for a change of scenery. *Role dependant and to be discussed with Hiring Manager.
- 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), Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Leave (5 days)*, Study Leave, Community Service Leave, and access to Long Service Leave after 10 years of continuous service (65 days/13-week entitlement for full-time staff) for Academic Staff.
- Plus 18% more observed days off: enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period (see EBA 51.1 and 51.9).
- 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**

**Selection criteria**:

- A strong track record in delivering administrative support to a busy and diverse team.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Outstanding attention to detail, with strong organisation and prio