Project Support Officer, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Perth

Category:
Office Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

73567.00 - 93630.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

Project Support Officer role at CSIRO supporting the Site Entity team managing the Murchison Radio-Astronomy Observatory and SKA-Low telescope project in Western Australia. The role involves administrative support, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement for this world-class radio astronomy facility.

Job Responsibility:

Providing office support to the Site Entity team, including travel logistics, meeting co-ordination, and diary management
Providing administrative and project support to the Site Entity team, including scheduling, purchasing & payments, and maintaining accurate, accessible project records
Coordinate and facilitate regular training sessions with external parties, including scheduling, meeting and greeting, IT support, and catering
Assist in the development of procurement documentation and coordinate compliance with internal procurement policies and processes
Coordinate regular progress updates with key partners, including financial forecasting, reporting and reconciliation
Engaging with a broad variety of stakeholders within CSIRO, the broader community and government departments

Requirements:

Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent relevant experience supporting a small, multidisciplinary team working in a complex environment
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and demonstrated experience managing relationships in a complicated, multifaceted, multicultural environment
Demonstrated proficiency with the MS Office 365 suite, including Teams, and business systems such as for travel bookings, purchasing/procurement, expense reconciliation and records management
Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to think proactively, take initiative and escalate issues when required
Sound judgement with an enquiring, analytical approach to solving problems and delivering outcomes
Ability to work independently while also being a willing and active contributor to a small, dedicated, close-knit team

Nice to have:

Experience with MS Project
Experience working with a team delivering real-world projects in the government or research sector
Exposure to procurement processes and financial reporting

What we offer:

Up to 15.4% superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Range of leave entitlements
Career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 01, 2025

Expiration:
September 30, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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