AddressWhen you step into a role, what do you want the purpose of the company you work for to be? How does that align with the individual purpose that motivates your ambition?
As the only independent Medical Research institute in Australia focused on childhood cancer, our purpose is to translate and discover (through world class research), new treatments that will cure cancer and reduce the side effects in children and adolescents.
We save & change lives. At Children’s Cancer Institute we believe that a life should be long. Cancer cuts life short for hundreds of children every year before they’ve even had a chance to make their mark. We aim to not only improve their quality of life but eradicate the cause of their pain.
Choose to be part of a team that will nurture your talent and grow your career, so you too can contribute to this purpose. Together, we can, and we will cure all children of cancer. It’s not if. It’s when.
The Project Support Officer role is critical to deliver a successful transition of CCI, and its partners (SCHN and UNSW) to the new Minderoo Comprehensive Cancer Centre (MCCCC). As we grow as an organisation, we now require a highly motivated Project Support Officer in the Strategy and Business Transformation Team to help us successfully deliver our vision. As our Project Support Officer, you will play a pivotal role in providing essential project administrative and logistical support to the MCCCC Project Team and Project Manager. Your primary objective is to contribute to the smooth execution of the project by effectively managing a range of administrative tasks.
As our Project Support Officer your responsibilities will include:
- Scheduling and Calendar Coordination: Collaborate in scheduling meetings and appointments and securing necessary resources for the project.
- Documentation Management: Take ownership of maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentation, encompassing records, reports, meeting minutes, and other vital project-related documents. Ensure that project documentation is organized, easily accessible, in compliance with established standards and appropriate document controls.
- Communication Facilitation: Serve as a conduit for effective communication within the project team, disseminating pertinent information and supporting established communication channels. Guarantee that stakeholders remain well-informed about project progress through timely updates.
- Activity Coordination: Play a pivotal role in the coordination of project activities, equipment and the booking of suitable meeting venues. Contribute to ensuring that project-related logistics are well-organized.
To succeed you will have…
- Minimum 2 years of experience in an administrative project role
- Strong time management, organisational and communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to autonomously
- The ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines
- Skills in Sharepoint, Microsoft 365 and Monday.com would be highly desirable
We will support you to be your best with benefits that include but are not limited to:
- Access to our ‘FlexBEST’ program – true flexibility from day 1 - options include hybrid working, school-friendly hours, and 9-day working fortnight
- Focus on employee wellbeing, including a leading EAP program, and up to 5 gifted wellbeing days off (paid) per year
- Investment in leadership development and career advancement opportunities
Join a group of dedicated people in a performance-driven environment to achieve success and discover what it's like to look forward to coming to work every day and make a real difference.
A detailed job description and additional information about Children's Cancer Institute can be found on our website at: https://www.ccia.org.au/careers-study . We embrace diversity and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
To apply, please click the 'APPLY' link and forward both your resume AND cover letter (mandatory) clearly addressing the qualifications, experience and skills required.
