Sugar Research Australia (SRA) is owned by the Australian sugar industry and is a global leader in sugarcane industry research and development. SRA strives to shape the future prosperity of the Australian sugarcane industry and regional communities through innovation and ingenuity.
We have highly dedicated and passionate people working on industry-critical projects to deliver tangible value outcomes and impact for our industry stakeholders.
About the role
This key role works with internal and external stakeholders to advance the Australian sugarcane industry through research and innovation. We are looking for an exceptional receptionist and administrator who can work autonomously to assist the Brisbane office functions. Specifically, the position will:
- Provide reception and general administration support for staff in the Brisbane Corporate office, Brisbane laboratory and regional stations as required.
- Stationery, kitchen and catering for the Brisbane office, Brisbane Laboratory, Woodford and Broadwater locations - procurement and account reconciliation within timeframes and delegations.
- Ensure premises are kept clean, tidy, secure and is a safe environment to work in at all times – including reception, kitchens, meeting rooms, stationery hubs/printers, common areas.
- Travel arrangements and bookings for staff as required.
- Assisting Brisbane office staff with meeting room bookings and event coordination, including staff End of Year functions, staff service anniversary functions and other ad hoc functions.
- Assist in ordering and administration of SRA uniforms and PPE to all staff.
- Assist the onboarding/inductions for new staff to the Brisbane Corporate office – such as Business card and name badge ordering, access cards, etc.
- Manage allocation of locker space within the corporate office.
- Manage the provision for courier and mail in/out.
- Liaise with building management as required.
You will bring the following experience, knowledge and capabilities:
- Prior experience working in a role providing timely and quality administrative support.
- Superior customer service skills with an approachable and adaptable attitude.
- An ability to easily build collaborative relationships and work within a diverse team.
- High level of skill in the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision to agreed priorities.
- Experience with cloud-based phone systems.
If you believe you match the above criteria and would like to work as part of our dedicated team, please send your application using the below links. We will review candidates as they come through and may close this advert early if the right candidate is found.
A full position description can be viewed by copying the following web address into your internet browser:
https://sugarresearch.com.au/sugar_files/2024/04/Position-Description-Receptionist.pdf
The successful applicant will be required to undertake medical screening and police check. You must have the right to live and work in Australia.