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• Provide high-level administrative support to research, education and communication activities
• Build relationships and coordinate reports for stakeholders
• Part time (0.8FTE negotiable), Fixed-Term (8 months), based in Hobart

 About the opportunity

The Project Officer will carry out a full range of administrative and project coordination tasks supporting the research, education and communication activities of the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS). Strong administrative, coordination and communication skills are essential in the role to ensure effective working arrangements and relationships are established and maintained across the operational areas of the Centre and with partner organisations.

What you’ll do:

• Provide high-level administrative advice and assistance in the management and coordination of the Centre’s research activities and operations.
• Prepare centre activity reports and other correspondence, presentations and documents as required.
• Contribute to financial operations and reporting, including transactions, budgeting, and analysis.
• Act as the main liaison point for internal and external stakeholders of the Centre.
• Organise events including social gatherings and research and training themed workshops.

­What we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in a complex administrative field, including high-level competence in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Excellent project administration and coordination skills, with accuracy and a high level of attention to detail.
• Experience working effectively with minimal supervision and as a member of a team.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and sound judgement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure, while maintaining confidentiality, impartiality, and discretion.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 5 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $105,665 comprising base salary within the range of $80,869 to $90,312 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Carl Bennett, Business Manager- ACEAS at: carl.bennett@utas.edu.au or on +61 3 6226 2956.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 501515 - Project Officer ACEAS.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 19 October 2025, 11.55pm

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As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and national police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.