• Be the key contact for the ASKAP observatory operations
• Balance your general admin tasks with site visitor interactions & support
• Join our friendly, supportive team in Geraldton and be part of something big!

CSIRO Astronomy & Space Science (CASS) operates Australia’s premier radio astronomy national facilities at Parkes and Narrabri in NSW and the Australian SKA Pathfinder (ASKAP) telescope, located on the Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory (MRO), ~300km northeast of Geraldton in Western Australia.  

As the Observatory Support Officer, you will be based at the Murchison Support Facility (MSF) in Geraldton and provide administrative and management services for both the MSF and the ASKAP telescope operations at the MRO.  You are a self-motivated, dynamic individual and will be proactive in your approach to a diverse and continually evolving set of responsibilities.  In relation to the ASKAP observatory operations and services, you will be the primary point of contact for site visitors and will ensure site facilities and services are well maintained by the relevant service providers. In addition, you will manage all logistics relating to travel and accommodation for staff and visitors to site.

CSIRO is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and to increasing the employment of Indigenous peoples.  We acknowledge the Wajarri Yamatji people as the traditional owners of the MRO site and encourage them to consider applying for this role.

A job-share arrangement will be considered for this role if circumstances permit.

In this role you will:

Provide office management and administrative support to the ASKAP and broader CASS teams.

• Undertake reception duties, meeting coordination and minutes, invoicing and reporting, procurement, accounts payable and receivable, and general office responsibilities.
• Maintain staff schedules, coordinate regular travel and accommodation arrangements and liaise closely with the logistics service provider.
• Ensure ASKAP site visitor facilities and services are maintained to the required standard.
• Deliver precedent-based policy and procedure interpretation and advice, exercising initiative and creativity to solve routine problems.
• Instruct others on administrative activities, as required.

Location: Geraldton, Western Australia
Salary: AU$63k - AU$80k per annum, plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:  Indefinite
Reference: 69975

To be considered you will hold certification and/or have equivalent work experience in Office Administration.  You will also have:

• Experience planning, coordinating and executing administrative tasks in a large and complex organisation.
• Advanced level abilities using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Initiative and adaptability when prioritising competing demands and the required judgement to escalate issues if necessary.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to establish strong interpersonal relationships.

To see all the criteria required for success in this dynamic role, click on the ‘Position Details’ link below.

Position Details

Eligibility

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent.

Flexible Working Arrangements

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. Balance

CSIRO’s Commitment to Diversity

We’re working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure all our people feel supported to do their best work and empowered to let their ideas flourish. Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your motivations for applying and your suitability for the role, paying particular attention to the requirements outlined in the Position Details.

Applications Close

Wednesday 11 November, 2020 (11pm AEDT)

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.