Research Education Administrator

Description:

The role will provide administrative assistance in the Research Education program within the OCR, with a key focus on assisting the Research Education Coordinator, Officer and Head roles, supporting the Peter Mac-related administration of the education program. The individual hired for this role will be supporting the administration processes of the education program, including onboarding, meeting coordination, seminar and event management, maintaining the student database, and assisting with the coordination of our educational outreach activities.

This role will also contribute to the development and implementation of research and professional development resources within Cancer Research, the Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology (The University of Melbourne) and support broader activities in the Office of Cancer Education (OCE).

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

Appropriate university degree in a scence discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Demonstrated experience in the provision of administrative support, with capacity to exercise sound judgement, initiative and responsibility in a complex environment

Demonstrated self-motivation and flexibility in responding to changing work priorities, with the capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively as a part of a team

Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated cultural awareness, to enable effective liaison with a wide range of stakeholders at a variety of levels

Experience maintaining accurate and comprehensive record-keeping systems, including data management systems

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft suite and Adobe

Demonstrated commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement of processes

Excellent oral and written communication skills