Administration Officer

About AARNet

Australia’s Academic and Research Network (AARNet) was established in 1989 and is widely regarded as the founder of the Internet in Australia and renowned as the architect, builder and operator of world-class network infrastructure for research and education.

We are Australia’s National Research and Education Network (NREN). We connect over one million users—researchers, faculty, staff and students—at institutions across Australia, supporting education and research across a diverse range disciplines including high energy physics, climate science, genomics, radio astronomy and the arts.

We are an organisation of innovators, doers, and courageous thinkers. We are not constrained by traditional products and solutions and we constantly strive to build the solutions that our customers will need tomorrow – today. If you have the imagination, foresight and drive to build the future why not come and join us?

The Role: Administration Officer

The Administration Officer role is responsible for supporting the IDG teams growing number of projects and internal development initiatives. The role will provide administrative support to AARNet’s Land Access team.

This is a 15 month maximum term role to cover a secondment in the team.

As a member of the IDG team, you will provide effective support for a variety of project staff, working to successfully deliver telecomunnication services to our customers. Your personable manner and positive attitude will ensure successful engagement with our internal and external stakeholders. The individual in this role will be highly organised and comfortable completing land access activities.

Providing many of the underlying components required for successful project delivery, you will contribute the continued development of critical AARNet infrastructure and have the opportunity to work across different aspects of project support and develop further expertise in specific areas of interest.

A desire to develop, complimented by your flexible approach to taking on a range tasks will be key to your success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Efficient maintenance and management of internal data systems
• Drafting & reviewing documentation for external stakeholders
• Track the delivery of project documents, proactively triaging, prioritising and actioning next steps
• Updating relevant internal project systems in a timely manner
• Creating and compiling documents to support the effective operation of the Major Infrastructure team (procedure development & improvement)
• General data entry
• Managing internal data systems ensuring accurate data and project information across systems
• Drive, prepare and maintain project documentation.

Expertise, Experience & Qualifications

• Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• You have strong computer skills and proven experience using Microsoft Office Programs (e.g. excel)
• Ability to work independently and represent AARNet in a professional manner

Conditions of employment

AARNet is committed to diversity and providing equal opportunity to all. We’re a great place to work if you want to make a difference.

AARNet provides competitive remuneration and a host of other benefits including:

• 17% superannuation;
• Flexible work options;
• Options to purchase additional Annual Leave;
• 2 days paid Women’s Wellness Leave per month;
• 5 days paid – First Nations Cultural Leave;
• 2 days paid Family Wedding Leave;
• 24 weeks paid – Foster Carer Leave;
• 5 days paid – Fertility Leave;
• 8 weeks paid – Gender Affirmation Leave;
• Strong Equal Opportunity focus;
• Sector leader in Social Responsibility and Ethics; and
• A culture and company structure that allows your career to grow with access to leading edge technologies

Key skills/competency

• Administrative Support
• Project Coordination
• Data Management
• Documentation Review
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Organizational Skills
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Telecom Infrastructure Support