Centre Coordinator - Centre for Biologic Therapies

An excellent opportunity is available for a Centre Coordinator to join the Centre for Biologic Therapies at Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute. About the PositionThe Centre for Biologic Therapies is an exciting new joint initiative between WEHI and long-term collaborator CSL to support the development of biologically based medicines. The Centre combines WEHI's expertise in immunology, cancer, inflammatory disorders and infectious diseases with CSL's world-class human antibody library and experience in biologics drug discovery and development. Its overarching objectives are to deliver novel lead therapeutic candidates as treatments for human diseases using CSL's human antibody phage display library and WEHI's nanobody platform, coupled with advanced antibody engineering and optimization technologies.An experienced Centre Coordinator will help create a world-leading Centre for Biologic Therapies and support the centre in relevant areas. The appointee will ensure that the Centre runs efficiently by providing high-level administrative, regulatory and budgetary support. This person will liaise between the Centre, all institute departments, CSL and key external organisations. Selection CriteriaPersonal qualitiesProven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage priorities to meet deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks.Proven aptitude for communicating effectively with various audiences; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and sound judgment.High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.Consistent demonstration of initiative; able to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities.Knowledge and skillsStrong computer literacy and proficiency using a range of software packages including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) and Adobe Suite (Acrobat and Illustrator). Aptitude in the Macintosh environment and Workday are preferable.Demonstrated ability to understand and prepare scientific documentation, including taking minutesExperience in preparing and monitoring budgetsStrong administrative and/or business experience in a medical research or academic environment.Laboratory experience and/or relevant qualifications such as a BSc (Hons) or PhD in the Life Sciences is desirable but not essential.Terms of AppointmentThis position is available for two years in a part-time capacity 0.5 FTE. Salary is Professional Services Employee (PSE) Level 6 ($88,811 - $96,133). Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.General enquiries can be directed to Dr Jenny Vo - vo.j@wehi.edu.auA position description is available here.How to ApplyPlease apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format. Application Closing Date: 14 March 2024WEHI - Brighter togetherWEHI is where the world's brightest minds collaborate and innovate to make discoveries that will help us to live healthier for longer. Our medical researchers have been serving the community for more than 100 years. We bring together people with different skills and experience who are committed to long-term discovery. Our teams of researchers are committed to solving the most complex health problems, making transformative discoveries for cancer, infectious and immune diseases, developmental disorders and healthy ageing.WEHI is a place where people are able to shine. People who are inquisitive, who are committed, who are passionate. People who want to make a difference. And we are committed to ensuring they have the tools to flourish, personally and professionally. We are a community of researchers, students and professional service staff who work towards achieving discoveries that improve human health. We are driven by collaboration, curiosity and creativity. We are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world. We are WEHI. We are brighter together.WEHI's commitment to diversity and inclusionAt WEHI we strive to foster a flexible working environment that encourages individual differences and promotes collaboration and creativity. We recognise that talent does not sit within a single identifiable group in our society and that WEHI's ability to shape contemporary scientific thinking and deliver leading professional services relies on a diversity of thought within our organisation. Our action to promote gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and we offer a range of support for women researchers.Our commitment to celebrating diversity and addressing inequities is further demonstrated through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Gender Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and our WE-Pride network for LGBTQIA+ staff and students. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact the People and Culture team.WEHI's commitment to Indigenous employmentWEHI is working to create a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be engaged at the scientific frontier, making exciting discoveries and decisions about the future of health in this country, and part of a leading professional services workforce supporting the realisation of these discoveries. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.