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**The opportunity**:
The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond.
In Australia, the SKAO is collaborating with CSIRO to operate and support the construction of the low frequency telescope (SKA-Low) in remote Western Australia on Wajarri Yamaji Country.
The Traditional Owners and native title holders, the Wajarri Yamaji, have gifted CSIRO with the traditional name Inyarrimanha Ilgari Bundara for the CSIRO Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory, home to the SKA-Low telescope. The traditional name means 'sharing sky and stars' in the Wajarri language.
The Administration Officer will provide administrative support to the Engineering Operations Centre (EOC) in Geraldton. The project is in the start-up phase and this position will contribute to the establishment of administrative systems and processes relevant to the project in the new facility. The EOC is the workspace for our construction support, engineering operations and technology integration teams.
**Your duties will include**:
- Provide practical and general administrative support to the Geraldton team and in support of key internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist the SKA-Low Executive Assistant to coordinate internal and external meetings or other events, including booking rooms, resources, travel, transport, equipment, visitor access and catering.
- Prepare meeting minutes and initiate follow-up action.
- Establish and maintain electronic document management systems.
- Communicate openly, effectively, and respectfully with all staff, clients and suppliers in the interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO's reputation.
**Location**: Geraldton, Western Australia
**Salary**:AU$70,874 - AU$90,202 plus 15.4% superannuation
**Tenure**:Indefinite - Full-Time, Part-Time or Job-Share
**Reference: 98250**
**To be considered you will need**:
**Essential**
- Relevant work experience or qualifications in business administration.
- Highly developed time management and organisational skills with a proven ability to prioritise competing demands, meet deadlines and escalate issues as appropriate.
- Demonstrated ability to establish strong interpersonal relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality and respond appropriately to sensitive issues.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, positively contributing to the team environment.
**Desirable**
- An Australian Class 'C' driver's licence (or equivalent).
- Experience interacting with project-related and broader community stakeholders.
- Involved in project start-up or establishing administration systems for new regional offices.
CSIRO is an Equal Opportunity employer working hard to recruit world-class talent that represents the diversity across our society. As part of our commitment to equitable employment outcomes for under-represented groups, preference will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the role criteria. CSIRO conscious inclusion practices are intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity/affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).
For Full details about this role, please review the Position Description
**Eligibility**:
**Flexible working arrangements**:
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
**Diversity and inclusion**:
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.
**About CSIRO**:
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
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Join us and start creating tomorrow today
**How to apply**:
**Applications close**:
27 OCTOBER 2024, 11:59pm AWST