Administration Officer

About the role

The Administration Officer will join CSIRO’s Agriculture and Food Research Unit, providing essential administrative and logistical support for both internal and external events. Working on‑site at the Black Mountain campus, you will help ensure the smooth operation of the research unit and maintain high standards of client communication.

Key responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination and delivery of external and internal events in collaboration with Deputy Directors and relevant teams.
• Manage logistics including venue booking, travel arrangements, communications, materials preparation and stakeholder engagement.
• Greet visitors and organise on‑site events at the Black Mountain campus.
• Undertake a range of administrative tasks under established procedures, applying discretion in task sequencing.
• Recommend and implement improvements to systems and procedures.
• Provide policy and procedure interpretation and advice to senior staff.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, monitor expectations and satisfaction.
• Oversee and train less‑experienced administrative staff where required.

Required profile

• Strong judgment and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Experience in coordinating events and handling logistics.
• Capability to provide guidance and training to junior staff.

Required skills