Program Officer
Seeking an experienced Program Officer to lead administrative and logistical activities of the Queensland Climate Ready (QCR) program activities.
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Company: Griffith University
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Contract/Temp
Salary: $74972 - $80042 p.a. + 17% super
Phone: +61-2-3773-8406
Fax: +61-7-5843-7781
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About Griffith University
At Griffith University we believe in, strive for and celebrate the remarkable.
We are known for our high impact research, outstanding student experience, our commitment to social justice and our welcoming environment. We’re proud of our remarkable achievements, of our people and their passion for making a positive difference. Together we contribute to the development of knowledge and learning in an attractive environment which values excellence, equity, diversity, and innovation.
The Griffith Climate Change Response Program team bring this to life by developing innovative and collaborative climate change adaptation and mitigation services. As climate change issues cut across many disciplines, our projects are innovatively designed to target complex problems.
The opportunity
The Griffith Climate Change Response Program has partnered with Queensland Government through the Queensland Climate Ready (QCR) Program to co-design and implement activities that help improve climate change risk management across the Queensland Government.
We are currently looking for a Program Officer to lead administrative and logistical activities that support the effective planning and implementation of QCR program activities. This role includes working closely with Queensland government stakeholders and key climate change experts, within and external to the university.
This is a fixed term (until July 2020), part time (50%) position based at the Nathan campus.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have tertiary qualifications and/or professional experience in a relevant field. You will have the ability to identify client needs, and deliver exceptional outcomes professionally. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders.
You will be innovative and solutions driven with the ability to develop and implement project planning with clear objectives. The successful appointee will be able to work with limited supervision and adjust flexibly to a broad range of demands and competing project priorities.
Your high level of interpersonal, communication, problem solving, administrative and organisational skills will be an asset to you in this role.
Salary range
HEW Level 6: $74,972 $80,042 (pro rata) per annum. Salary package including 17% employer superannuation contribution: $87,718 - $93,649 (pro rata) per annum.
How to apply
Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:
- Statement addressing each of the selection criteria in the position description.
- One page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role
- Current curriculum vitae/resume which should include:
- Full name, address, telephone number and email address;
- Details of education, professional training and qualifications;
- Employment history, including present position;
- Name and contact details of three referees.
Applicants for General Staff positions (non-academic) must have unrestricted work rights.
Obtain the position description by clicking on the Apply button. You will be redirected to the Griffith University job search page where you will be able to access the position description.
What we offer
Working for one of the most influential universities in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, you will join a University that ranks among the top 3% worldwide and spans across five campuses in South East Queensland.
At Griffith, we’ve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people.
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).
Further information
For further information about this role, please contact Ms Madeleine McGann, Program Coordinator on +61 (0) 7 3735 3657 or email: [email protected], or Mr Sam Mackay, Program Manager, Griffith Climate Change Response Program on +61 (0) 7 3735 7599 or email: [email protected]
For application queries, please contact Ms Kaitlin Reents, HR Officer on +61 (0) 7 3735 6614.
Closing date: Monday 23 July 2018 at 5 pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.
As the team experience high volumes of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a timely and fair process for all.
Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CV's from Recruitment agencies / third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to Line Managers.