•    Are you a natural organiser and team player with high attention to detail?
•    Are you energetic, enjoy balancing competing priorities?
•    Are you experienced in supporting senior leadership executive?
 

The Position
The Human Resources team at CSIRO is currently looking for an experienced Executive Assistant (EA) to provide high level administrative support and team co-ordination to the Director, Organisational Development. This is a newly created role to support the newly appointed Director of Organisational Development, who is a member of the CSIRO Leadership Team. 
To be successful in this role, you will present as an extension of the Director’s brand demonstrating an ability to multitask competing priorities yet ensure delivery, proactively contribute across the OD function, and have a high attention to detail. You will prioritise commitments, follow through on issues to successful resolution, coordinate timely responses to requests and facilitate the effective operation of the Directors’ office.  
You will be assisting the Director, Organisational Development to ensure smooth and efficient day to day coordination of tasks, support across key OD projects and initiatives as directed and will be a phenomenal communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.

•    Provide a proactive voice and support for the Directors’ Office to Organisational Development leadership team, CSIRO Leadership Team, CSIRO Executive Team and external bodies where appropriate. 
•    Be a strong team player, developing and maintaining strong and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
•    Maintain confidentiality and use a high degree of discretion and sensitivity in all interactions.
•    Provide efficient and effective diary management and correspondence, including arranging meetings and appointments on behalf of the Executive Director, and managing all domestic and overseas travel arrangements.
•    Demonstrate sound initiative and judgment to provide systematic and dependable completion of EA issues and tasks, as well on OD projects and initiatives ensuring timely delivery.

Location:      Clayton,VIC
Salary:          AU$83,687 - AU$94,679 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:         Indefinite
Reference:    62156

Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.
1.    Significant experience in providing secretarial and administrative support to a senior manager or executive in a fast paced and complex environment.
2.    Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and in using enterprise wide business systems (for example TRIM, SAP, online travelling booking systems) to manage workflow processes and on?line transactions.
3.    Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise demands and escalate issues when required.
4.    Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholder groups.  
5.    The ability to work effectively in a team environment, proactively collaborating, consulting and sharing resources to accomplish objectives. 
6.    Demonstrated ability to professionally handle sensitive and confidential information and use appropriate judgment and discretion.
7.    Demonstrated ability and willingness to generate improved solutions to complex problems and resolve complaints using creativity, reasoning and past experience. 

For details about who to contact and for more information please view the Position Description 

Special Requirements:
A National Police Check is required to be lodged by the successful applicant and clearance to be received before commencing.

CSIRO’s Commitment to Diversity
We’re working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure all our people feel supported to do their best work and empowered to let their ideas flourish- D&I Strategy

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. Balance

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Thursday 27 June 2019 at 11.59pm AEST