Administration Assistant - Healthy Ageing Research Team (HART)

495162

Cairns

Professional

Part time

Closing on: Jun 15 2026

• Fixed term contract to 31 December 2027
• Part time - 21.75 hours per week
• Based at the Cairns Campus
• HEWL 4 $72,701 - $77,229 + 17% Super and great benefits

Join the Healthy Ageing Research Team (HART) and support research that makes a real difference to communities across Northern Australia. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and brings strong organisational skills to a busy research environment.

About the role

You’ll provide day‑to‑day administrative support to ensure smooth delivery of HART’s activities, including:

• Coordinating logistics for field and outreach trips
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding of casual staff
• Managing diaries, meetings, agendas and minutes
• Responding to enquiries and providing quality customer service
• Completing accurate data entry and maintaining records
• Assisting with event coordination and general administrative tasks

Why this role?

• Be part of a close-knit research team making a tangible impact in healthy ageing
• Use your admin strengths where they’re genuinely valued
• Enjoy a varied, people-focused role with strong connections across CMD and the Academy
• Work in a supportive environment that encourages growth and collaboration

What you’ll bring

• Experience in admin or customer service roles
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other systems
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

If you’re looking for a meaningful, people-centred role within a supportive research team, we’d love to see your application.

How to Apply 

Click the ‘Apply’ button to commence your application.

You will be asked to:

• Complete the application form
• Upload your current resume
• Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you meet the requirements of the role

For further information please contract Professor Sarah Russell on 4232 1635 or email [email protected]