Administrative Assistant

Job description:

Role Type: 12-month part time contract (15.2 hours per week)
Salary: $57,799 - $72,440 p.a plus super (pro rata)

The opportunity:

Are you ready to be a vital part of a dynamic healthcare team? We're looking for a skilled part time Administrative Assistant to join our close-knit team at Murdoch Children's Research Institute.

As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the key objectives of the Surveillance of Adverse Events Following Vaccination In the Community (SAEFVIC). Reporting directly to the Clinical Manager and Director of SAEFVIC, you'll be at the forefront of our mission to ensure the safety and effectiveness of immunisation programs.

What's in it for you?

• Maximise your pay through salary packaging including entertainment and novated leases
• Your role directly impacts the safety of immunisation programs.
• Collaborate with a small, dynamic team dedicated to excellence in healthcare.
• Opportunities for extension and professional development
• We value our employees, which is why we offer a health and wellbeing program including free access to an Employee Assistance Program

Your responsibilities include:

• Responding to phone calls and emails in a professional manner and in accordance with organisational protocols
• Providing accurate data entry and reporting
• Assisting with administering the physical infrastructure of SAEFVIC (office accommodation, equipment, supplies, maintenance, and IT system support etc)
• Assisting with the weekly immunization clinic appointments through Electronic Medical Record (EMR)/EPIC and referral management

What we need from you:

• Qualification in a relevant field or relevant experience
• Demonstrated intermediate skills and knowledge using the Microsoft Office suite and teleconference applications
• Ability to triage telephone enquiries and refer the enquiry to the appropriate area/person
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and material

For more information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the to the position description. Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Georgina Lewis at **************@mcri.edu.au.

Who we are

Murdoch Children's Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.

Join us!

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with a copy of your resume

Please note you are not required to respond to the selection in the position description.

For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at ***********@mcri.edu.au. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Applications close: Sunday 24th March 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight time