Administration Officer, Agriculture, Water and Environment

Reference no:494142
Work type:Continuing - Full Time
Location:Albury-Wodonga, Wagga Wagga
Categories:Administration, Research, Professional

• Provide high-level administrative support 
• Expand your professional skills in this dynamic and varied role
• Great regional location - ask us about access to onsite childcare and other facilities

The role 

• Continuing, Full Time (35 hours/week)
• Level 5 - $72,372 to $79,011 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Albury-Wodonga or Wagga Wagga

The Administrative Officer provides high level administrative support across a wide range of areas within the Institute. A major focus of the role will be the provision of support to the Academic Director and Executive Director through the management of correspondence (including email), meeting schedules and travel arrangements. The position also supports the Business Manager as required in matters related to invoicing, purchasing, HR reporting, and student resources.   From time to time the Administrative Officer will be required to take responsibility for undertaking projects within the Office.

Application Requirements

Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in the position description . If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us .

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

Charles Sturt’s research in Agriculture, Water and the Environment (AWE) has been targeted for strategic investment, with the University committed to driving research that has an impact across Australia and globally.

The key pillar of this strategic investment in AWE research is the establishment of the AWE Research Institute. The AWE Research Institute will create integrated AWE research which is grounded in our footprint across the Murray-Darling Basin.  The AWE Research Institute will focus on our research strengths in the areas of optimising farm systems for performance and sustainability and enhancing the health and resilience of freshwater ecosystems.

The Research Institute brings together multidisciplinary research teams, enabling a holistic approach to research that provides solutions that are comprehensive, authoritative, and reflective of our economic, natural, and social aspirations. The Research Institute will focus on research that addresses major national challenges and government, industry, and community strategic imperatives. Our multidisciplinary approach together with the application of an innovation framework will lead to translation research and viable industry partnerships

Charles Sturt University offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the position description  and by contacting:

Tom Burton | Chief Development Officer | [email protected] | Ph: 02 6582 9425

Closing Date: 11 pm, 28 November 2021

Advertised: 10 Nov 2021 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Nov 2021 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time