Centre Administration Officer (Brisbane)

Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) Full‑time (100%), fixed‑term position through to January 2027. Base salary will be in the range $95,361.61
- $102,302.91 + 17% super (HEW Level 6). Based at our St Lucia Campus. About This Opportunity In this role you will play a pivotal part in enabling the Centre for Horticultural Science to operate with clarity, confidence and momentum. Working in a highly collaborative and purpose‑driven environment, you will provide senior administrative leadership and operational coordination across the Centre, supporting academic and professional colleagues to deliver impactful research, partnerships and engagement. You will bring structure to complexity, translate policy into practice, and ensure the Centre’s people, processes and priorities are aligned and well supported. Key Responsibilities
- Designing, implementing and continuously improving administrative and business processes to meet the operational needs of the Centre, including executive assistance and diary management for the Centre Director.
- Providing high‑level administrative expertise, including interpreting policies, procedures and entitlements, and responding to complex or non‑routine enquiries.
- Coordinating financial and procurement activities, including exercising delegated financial authority in line with University policies.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the Centre’s objectives, and supporting the delivery of events, engagement activities and travel coordination across the Centre and Institute. About You
- A degree with subsequent relevant experience, or extensive experience and specialist expertise in administrative or business operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven ability to deliver high‑quality customer service with excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
- Solid proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite and confidence working with management information systems.
- Well‑developed office management and organisational capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience coordinating projects, events or complex administrative activities.
- Highly effective time management, problem‑solving and prioritisation skills, with the capacity to rapidly acquire knowledge of University systems and processes. We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Applications close Sunday 14 June 2026 at 11:00pm AEST (R‑64355). Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for mid‑late June. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rtvn0