Infrastructure Support Officer

Full-Time, 3 Year Fixed Term Contract

At the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), we are committed to achieving innovative, ground-breaking health and medical research that fundamentally improves the quality of life for all people.

SAHMRI are seeking a motivated Infrastructure Support Officer to join the Facilities team, to undertake general hand duties that support and enhance infrastructure services within institute. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the role will also interact with a range of external stakeholders including stock providers and couriers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate all deliveries to the SAHMRI building and the distribution of goods in SAHMRI including physical transport and notification to recipients.
• Assist with the central stores function.
• Receipting incoming goods and dispatching customer orders
• Maintaining warehouse shelves and pallet racking
• Assist in arranging furniture and setting up for functions in the auditorium and at other times when key events are held.
• Operate equipment used in transport of goods within SAHMRI.
• Provide manual labour assistance on various tasks and assignments.

About You

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

• Minimum Year 11 secondary education.
• Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures.
• Be able to work with a minimum amount of supervision and able to take direction for tasks from multiple individuals.
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Accurate data entry skills.
• Confident interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer focussed approach.

Special Requirements

• Ability to handle heavy manual labour and lifting.
• Some out of hours’ work may be required.
• DCSI Employment Screening and Police Checks may be required.
• This position requires a pre-employment medical examination to determine suitability for the physical requirements of the role.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community.  Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals. If these are also your values and goals, apply today.

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn. For more information on salary packaging please see the Maxxia website.

For a copy of the position description, please click here.

For more information, please contact Patrick Maddigan at ***************@sahmri.com

Applications close:11:29pm ACST Sunday 7th April 2024

Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is found prior to the close date.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

SAHMRI is a member of the Athena SWAN Science in Australia Gender Equity program. We have been awarded Bronze status for our commitment to advancing the careers of women, trans and gender diverse individuals in STEMM.