Administrative Officer

School of Human Sciences
- Be a vital administrative support member, contributing to groundbreaking RNA and cancer research and development.
- Level 5, part-time (0.5 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months
- Base salary range: $80,243 - $88,940 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

**About the team**

The Australian Centre for RNA Therapeutics in Cancer (ACRTC) is an RNA production and innovation node in Western Australia dedicated to developing cancer treatments. We aim to integrate RNA technology with cancer research strengths in Australia to translate discoveries into the clinic. We will bring together multidisciplinary groups involving RNA technologists, oncologists, consumers, and patients advocates to design, synthesise, test and improve RNA drugs; and tackle aggressive and hard to treat cancers as use cases to develop RNA drugs and platform approaches to treating cancers.

Funded by the Cancer Research Trust (CRT) in collaboration with UWA, Therapeutics Innovation Australia (TIA), the WA Government, Cancer Council of WA, Harry Perkins Institute, Telethon Kids Institute and Curtin University. The ACRTC includes a dedicated mRNA production facility (‘RNA Innovation Foundry, RIF’), funded through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Scheme (NCRIS) to TIA. As the WA-node of a National network of TIA-supported RNA production facilities, the ACRTC will form a critical role in the National RNA ecosystem.

The ACRTC is hosted by the UWA School of Human Sciences.

**About the opportunity**

You will perform various duties and assist with operations and administrative tasks to support the centre and the production facility’s activities. Collaborating with colleagues from the centre, production facility, and other university administrative units, you will deliver a high level of service and support to customers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate the electronic diary of Director.
- Prepare and process payments and invoices.
- Schedule and arrange logistics for meetings and travelling.
- Manage records, events, marketing materials, and office systems and space.
- Respond and initiate actions to enquires for services.

**About you**

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

- Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
- Substantial relevant administrative experience at an appropriate level.
- Experience in stakeholder management and engagement.
- Highly developed written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Highly developed organisational skills, with the demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

**Note**:Some after-hours work may be required.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Position Description - Administrative Officer - 518095 (upd).pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday 27th August 2024**

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.
- We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
- We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
- We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
- We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
- We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.