• Are you an experienced and super-organised office manager looking for a change? 
• Use your skills to drive and support our fast-paced research business.
• Join CSIRO Minerals Research

The position

CSIRO’s Carbon Steel Futures Group conducts research important for the future competitiveness of Australia’s two main exports – iron ore and metallurgical coal - as well as manganese ore. The Group’s research is undertaken primarily through the rapid turnaround of applied research projects for multiple clients and is conducted in a laboratory pilot-scale based environment.  An Operations Assistant is required to support these operations through the efficient organization and coordination of the contracts, facilities and policies governing the research environment.   The Operations Assistant will assist senior research scientists in maintaining tight control over a fast paced research business, ensuring timely and safe completion of contracted research projects and providing the operational relief required to further develop and expand the capabilities of the group.

Broadly your responsibilities will include:

• Project Coordination and Management
• Ensure a safe and efficient laboratory environment
• Efficient implementation of systems and protocols
• Undertake general office management duties

Location:          Pullenvale, QLD
Salary:              $62K - $79K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:             Specified term of 12 months
Job reference: 58827

To be successful you will need:

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as office/business administration, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Experience managing an office with together with highly developed administration and organisational skills.
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to provide effective co-ordination between clients, researchers and CSIRO research support staff.
• Strong skills in the Microsoft Office suite of products including word, excel and outlook.
• Experience in developing recording minutes for internal meetings and initiating follow-up actions
• Experience working in the support of researchers operating in a laboratory or engineering environment. and/or working knowledge of health, safety and environmental policies and protocols and documentation is desirable.

Before you apply please view the full position details and selection criteria here:  Position description

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)  We imagine. We collaborate. We innovate. At CSIRO, we do the extraordinary every day. We innovate for tomorrow and help improve today – for our customers, all Australians and the world. We do this by using science and technology to solve real issues. Diversity is the compass that navigates our innovation. We provide an inclusive workplace that respects, values and actively pursues the benefits of a diverse workforce.

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you.  Find out more here!  Balance

CSIRO Mineral Resources work closely with industry partners, to deliver innovation to grow Australia's resource base, increase productivity and drive environmental performance.

How to apply:  If you wish to apply for this position, please upload 1 document only containing your  Cover letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role as defined in the Position description document.   

Applications close:  11:59pm AEDT, 31 Oct 2018