Position: Research Services Support Officer
Work Type/s: Contract 6 months, Full Time
Classification/s: Research, Project Management
Location: Melbourne / Sydney / Brisbane
Natural Hazards Research Australia is Australia’s national centre for natural hazard resilience and disaster risk reduction. The Centre was funded for 10 years by the Australian Government on 1 July 2021 as a collaborative research organisation, to address the major challenges arising from natural hazards, including bushfires, floods, cyclones, heatwaves, storms and other hazards. The Centre undertakes research that promote resilience to the impacts of natural hazards and reduce disaster risk, to support the needs of a variety of critical stakeholders – including emergency service agencies and communities – in mitigating impacts of, responding to and recovering from disasters caused by natural hazards.
A great opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Research Services Support Officer to join the Centre’s research team to support the team as they guide the development of the Centre’s research program and the translation of the Centre’s research outcomes into practical solutions that can save lives and improve public safety in the face of the threats from natural hazards. The position reports to the Research Services Team Leader and will be responsible for:
- Supporting efficient development, implementation, and management of research projects
- Supporting the research, translation and implementation elements for each project
- Providing project and administrative support for Centre activities
- Participating in other contract research management and utilisation activities
This is a great opportunity for someone with tertiary qualifications in Business Administration or Process Improvement, who wants to work in an environment that is helping to improve business processes. You will be highly organised, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be flexible and adaptable with a high attention to detail and capacity to meet deadlines and deliver quality outcomes.
The positions will be located in one of the Centre’s nodes in either Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.
Natural Hazards Research Australia is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Candidates are required to address the selection criteria in the attached position description.
Applications should be sent to office@naturalhazards.com.au
Applications close 5pm Wednesday 22 February.