Events and Administration Officer

$74,013 to $83,479
- Fixed-term, full-time
- Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

**Who are we looking for?**

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Events and Administration Officer to join School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health, Academic Division.

The Events and Administration Officer supports the Senior Project Officer and Program Manager in the administration and implementation of the Bridge and BridgeTech Programs. The Bridge and BridgeTech Programs, are initiatives of the Medical Technologies and Pharmaceutical Growth Centre MTPConnect, and are commercialisation training programs which aim to boost the translation of Australian pharmaceutical and medical technology research. The programs aim to build the knowledge, skills, capabilities and networks of researchers, scientists and entrepreneurs to improve the commercialisation outcomes from the sector. Under the direction of the Program Manager and Senior Project Officer, the Administration Officer will liaise with the Programs’ consortium members, external industry collaborators and program participants to coordinate logístical, marketing and administrative elements of the programs and the associated events.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the Faculty**

QUT has embraced a collaborative approach to improving the health of our nation, bridging the gap between science and better health through a focus on prevention, evidence, innovation and real outcomes.
The Faculty of Health is led by the Executive Dean and the Executive Management Team comprising the Deputy Dean, Heads of Schools, and other senior faculty staff. Each of the Schools within the Faculty is established around disciplines that promote integration and collaboration in teaching and research, and provide a sustainable foundation upon which to build areas of strength. Its organisational structure includes the:

- School of Biomedical Sciences
- School of Clinical Sciences
- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
- School of Nursing
- School of Optometry and Vision Science
- School of Psychology and Counselling
- School of Public Health and Social Work.

QUT’s Faculty of Health attracts high-quality students with more than 10 000 students enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and research higher degree programs across its seven schools.
Drawing on its reputation for teaching excellence, the Faculty of Health produces graduates who are highly sought after in the commercial, scientific, health and community sectors. The faculty’s applied research activity is focused on improving health and wellbeing and preventing disease. This high-impact and internationally recognised research continues to make a significant and positive contribution to the ongoing development of the brand of QUT, as well as providing opportunities to develop partnerships.
The Faculty of Health operates across the university’s two campuses, Kelvin Grove and Gardens Point, and several distributed sites. The proximity of the Kelvin Grove campus to hospital facilities at Herston provides the faculty with a distinct competitive advantage and a renowned precinct that offers transformative education, aligned biomedical research and industry engagement.

**About the Centre**

The aims of the Centre for Genomics and Personalised Health are to translate knowledge from genomics research to improve human health, by discovering better methods of diagnosing disease, developing targeted treatments based on genetics, and training the next generation of translational genomics scientists.

Our research areas are:

- Genomic Epidemiology and Analysis
- Diagnostics and Functional Genomics
- Genomic Instability and Disease
- Translational and Pharmacogenomics
- Personalised Therapies

Within the Centre are a number of research groups, research programs and training programs - including a portfolio of externally funded commercialisation training programs included the Bridge Program, the BridgeTech Program and the Bridge and BridgeTech Fellowships Program. These programs are funded by MTPConnect via the REDI and CTCM Initiatives and co-funded and supported by industry.
A program team within QUT and the Centre for Genomics and Personalised Health assists with the administration, management and delivery of these programs.

**What you need to succeed**

To thrive in this role, you will be someone who enjoys taking the initiative to provide excellent service and support across a broad range of activities each day.

You will demonstrate:
1. Education, training or relevant experience eq