Business Administration Assistant (Identified Role - Indigenous)

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The opportunity

• ​​​Do you want to learn while you earn?
• Gain a national certificate qualification and on the job experience.
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s leading scientific research organisation! 

 
CSIRO is looking for motivated and driven Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who want to gain a Nationally Accredited Qualification whilst undertaking on-the-job training.

The successful candidate will join CSIRO’s Space and Astronomy Science Operations and Visitor Centre and will assist with a wide variety of administrative duties including, assisting staff and visitors with accommodation booking requests, correspondence and invoicing and receipting.  You will receive hands-on training under the supervision of an experienced manager and will have additional support through the Indigenous Employment Team.   

Over the course of the program, you will be supported to undertake an accredited qualification relative to the position, such as a Certificate III and/or a Certificate IV Business Administration, participate in program activities and events, and undertake role specific duties under the direction of your supervisor with support from an Indigenous Program Coordinator.  You will also be encouraged to participate in CSIRO’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network as well as attend research unit specific activities.

The program combines on-the-job experience with formal education, ensuring you gain practical skills and a qualification by the end of the term. Upon successful completion of the program, you may be considered for further employment with CSIRO subject to the availability of suitable positions.
 

Your duties will include:

• Undertaking prescribed activities detailed in the development plan, including completing a nationally accredited qualification relative to the position.
• Under general supervision, undertake a range of administrative tasks, in accordance with established procedures and using skills developed through experience and/or training.
• Assisting with accommodation booking requests, correspondence and invoicing and receipting.
• Assisting with Marsfield Lodge/Cottage hospitality duties as required.
• Responding courteously and efficiently to requests for your services, keep clients informed about progress and redirect requests to appropriate staff when required. 

Location:  Marsfield, NSW (Wallumattagal people of Eora nation)

Salary: AU$59K + up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 2 years

Reference:  98505

To be considered you will need:

• Certificate of high school education and/or relevant work experience in any field.
• Willingness to develop the skills to undertake a range of administrative tasks and the ability to learn more complex tasks.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook and Excel and an interest in increasing computer skills.
• Demonstrated sound communication skills, both oral and written.
   

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

CSIRO considers the filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity/affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with Australian Citizenship. The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Due to the nature of the position, the successful candidate will also be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the base level.
 

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

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CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

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How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

21 January 2025, 11:00pm AEDT