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As the Administration Officer, you will provide high-quality administrative, operational, and project support to enable the effective delivery of CSIRO’s research programs. You will contribute to the smooth functioning of the Discovery Research Program by supporting project execution, financial processes, stakeholder coordination, and compliance within CSIRO’s governance frameworks. You will play a critical enabling role in delivering science and innovation aligned with CSIRO’s strategic priorities and impact pathways.
Job Responsibility
Provide professional administrative support to research leaders and teams, including coordinating meetings, workshops, travel, and field logistics
Prepare agendas, minutes, briefings, and follow-up actions, and maintain accurate records in corporate systems (e.g. Objective, SAP, CRM tools)
Support the Program leadership and project leads in the establishment and administration of research projects, including tracking milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements
Assist with the preparation and maintenance of project documentation (e.g. proposals, reports, reviews)
Undertake financial and procurement tasks including raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and managing expense claims in SAP
Support budget tracking, cost allocation, financial reporting, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements
Ensure adherence to CSIRO policies, procedures, and legislative requirements
Maintain documentation for audits, contracts, safety, and ethics, support risk management processes, and manage accurate data and reporting
Act as a coordination point between research staff, corporate services, and external partners
Support onboarding, recruitment, training, and team coordination
Organise events and engagement activities, while identifying opportunities to improve administrative processes, systems, and workflows
Requirements
Demonstrated experience in an administrative support role
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in financial and project tracking
Experience with financial processes and enterprise systems (e.g., SAP or similar)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
Experience within a research, scientific, or government organisation
Experience supporting multi-partner programs or portfolios
Nice to have
Experience within a research, scientific, or government organisation
Experience supporting multi-partner programs or portfolios