• Use your customer service and administrative skills

• Two part time positions available

• Join CSIRO in a key support role in Brisbane

The Position

As the Receptionist (Administration Support Officer), you will be the first point for staff and visitors at a CSIRO site. You will responsible for managing the site reception and providing administration support for CSIRO Business & Infrastructure Services (CBIS). Your exceptional communication skills and ability to work with a diverse range of stake holders will be key to your success in this role.

This role is a locality based position and although you will have a primary “home” at the CSIRO site, you may be required to work across any CSIRO site in the locality.

We are seeking to fill two part time roles, working Monday to Friday 8:30am to 1:00pm and 12:30pm – 5:00pm and in a job share arrangement.

Your duties will include:

• Providing a high quality reception service as the first point of contact for external and internal clients.
• Operating the switchboard to receive and transfer telephone calls, announce callers and taking and distributing messages.
• Carrying out a number of administrative tasks such as issuing of security passes and co-ordinating incoming and outgoing mail.
• Undertaking records management for CBIS including hard copy and softcopy filing.

Location:     Pullenvale, Brisbane
Salary:         AU $45k to AU $59k plus up to 15.4% superannuation (pro rata for part time)

Hours:         Two positions available:

 Morning shift 8.30 am – 1.00 pm

 Afternoon shift 12.30 pm – 5.00 pm

Tenure:        Specified term of 1 year
Ref no:         56935

To be successful, you will need:

• Demonstrated experience and skills working in a reception and/or customer service oriented environment, performing a wide range of administrative tasks.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with a good phone manner and good written skills.
• Sound keyboard skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

Before you apply, please view the full position details and selection criteria here: Position description

About CSIRO                 

We imagine. We collaborate. We innovate.

At CSIRO, we do the extraordinary every day. We innovate for tomorrow and help improve today – for our customers, all Australians and the world. We do this by using science and technology to solve real issues. Diversity is the compass that navigates our innovation. We provide an inclusive workplace that respects, values and actively pursues the benefits of a diverse workforce.

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you.  Find out more Balance

How to Apply: Please apply for this position online at https://jobs.csiro.au/ and enter requisition number 56935. You will be required to upload one document only containing both your CV/Resume and cover letter, outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.

Applications close:  Wednesday, 23rd May 2018