Administrative Assistant

Description:

RECOVER Injury Research Centre’s mission is to produce breakthrough research which leads to better outcomes after injury, especially when caused by road traffic crashes.

RECOVER is a leading Australian Research Centre and is a joint initiative of The University of Queensland and the Queensland Motor Accident Insurance Commission. RECOVER informs policy and clinical practice to improve the health, psychological, social, vocational, and economic outcomes of people with injuries and disabilities.

The Centre’s research supports the Motor Accident Insurance Commission’s key objectives of an affordable and viable Compulsory Third Party Insurance scheme. Better health outcomes, community engagement and participation, and positive claimant experience.

The position is based at RECOVER Injury Research Centre at Herston (http://www.recover.centre.edu.au)

About This Opportunity

The primary purpose of this position is to provide high-level administrative support to the Centre Director, Centre Management and Research Program Leaders. Key day to day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Act as a main point of contact, including the management and evaluation of all incoming correspondence and enquiries.
• Perform general administrative support such as filing, data entry, record keeping, ordering office supplies, and maintaining printers and photocopiers as required.
• Provide secretariat support for meetings and working groups.
• Maintain and update the Centre’s central contacts, teaching and grants databases to support reporting requirements.
• Contribute to the planning and organisation of RECOVER events.
• Assist with the preparation of the Centre’s publications, grants, presentations, and related activities as required.
• Maintain and update accurate content for the RECOVER website and social media channels.

This position is located at our Herston Campus, UQ’s core campus for clinical health teaching and research. Sharing premises with Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and the QIMR Berghofer Medical research Institute, the campus houses a vibrant clinical and research community that delivers innovative and contemporary research and education programs in a clinical academic environment. Conveniently located just minutes from Brisbane’s city centre, there is access to multiple public transport connections, onsite parking and cycling facilities.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Prior experience in a similar administrative assistant position.
• Demonstrated high level of customer service and reception skills.
• Experience in organising meetings, committees, and minor events.
• Experience in the use of a wide range of computer applications (particularly Microsoft Office).
• Ability to be flexible and willing to work across a range of activities, excellent organisational skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.