Administrative Assistant

**Support a team who inspire young minds for science and engineering and travel Australia**:

- **United Nations award-winning program**:

- ** Full Time fixed term position for 12 months**

**Be challenged and imagine with us**

Are you organised, motivated, and passionate about supporting programs that inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers? Join our team as an **Administrative Assistant** for the Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC) - a nationally recognised initiative within the National STEM Outreach Program.

**Why work with us?**

The Science and Engineering Challenge delivers hands-on, competitive STEM experiences to high school and primary school students across Australia. As part of a team recently awarded by the United Nations for excellence in STEM education, you’ll be instrumental in creating unforgettable learning experiences that ignite curiosity and innovation.

**Your role**

This diverse and rewarding role will have you supporting multiple team members and committees nationwide. Key responsibilities include:

- ** Event Coordination**: Liaise with regional organising committees to plan and execute successful SEC events.
- ** Documentation and Logistics**: Prepare and distribute event materials and coordinate travel and accommodation for the team.
- ** Equipment Management**: Maintain, prepare, and repair STEM activity kits for events.
- ** Event Delivery**: Assist with organisation and setup of ‘Challenge Days’ for students in Years 9-10, ensuring safety and smooth operations, training staff nationwide.
- ** A sub role within the Engagement (social media etc) or Activity Development units of the program**

**About you**

We are looking for a detail-oriented, proactive individual who thrives on creating seamless event experiences. Your skills include:

- Exceptional organisational and time-management abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
- Practical problem-solving and adaptability to manage logistics and dynamic events.
- A passion for education and engaging young minds with STEM.

Experience in event planning, social media, administration, or working in educational programs will be highly regarded.

**If you would love to**
- Travel across Australia and collaborate with inspiring people passionate about STEM education.
- Be part of a supportive, award-winning team that values innovation and creativity

**What we offer**

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

- The remuneration for this position is from $71626 p.a. + travel + superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience
- Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
- 17% super and salary packaging
- Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
- Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
- Wellbeing programs

**Your next steps**
- Your resume
- A separate statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below demonstrating your qualifications and experience with examples.
- Strong organisational skills including the ability to organise workflows to meet competing demands and adaptability to a range of workplace expectations and responsibilities.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to participate in a team environment demonstrating clear communication and mutual respect.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and independently with a minimum of
- supervision.
- Ability to make sound decisions within your sphere of responsibility and take responsibility for delivering to plan and on time

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

**Closing date: Thursday 13**h** February 2025 at 11.59pm AEST**

**We look forward to working with you**