India-Australia Partnerships Coordinator

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The Opportunity

• Bring your administrative and organisation skills to ensure the successful delivery of projects
• Support the two key leaders and make an impact in the Mineral Processing Program
• Join CSIRO Mineral Resources – a truly supportive environment!

The CSIRO Mineral Resources (CMR) Processing Program manages two Australian Government initiatives: the India-Australia Green Steel Partnership and the India-Australia Critical Minerals Partnership. The partnerships will leverage CSIRO’s relationships with Australian industry and the Indian Government and industry to support commercialisation of innovative Australian and Indian technologies to improve efficiencies and environmental outcomes in steel production and support the expansion of critical mineral industries. These partnerships will help India meet its growing steel requirements, diversify critical minerals supply chains for both countries and deliver on our shared vision for lowering emissions.

As the Partnerships Coordinator, you will support the two Partnership leaders by providing administrative support, assist with coordination and monitoring progress to ensure the successful delivery of the projects to Partnership objectives, milestones and impactful science.

Your duties will include:

• Providing practical support to and work with the two Partnership Leaders to prioritise, plan, address and monitor issues, activities and communication with key stakeholders and external parties.
• Assisting the two Leaders to prepare and coordinate material needed for reviews, reports or to respond to information requests related to the India-Australia Partnerships as required.
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the full range of projects, and their stage of operation, at any point in time and assisting with maintaining an overview of budget for the Partnerships.
• Developing an understanding of the Green Steel and Critical Minerals sector (beyond that directly linked with the Partnerships) and current activities of government, industry and researchers.
• Monitoring HSE matters on behalf of the two Leaders.
• Under general direction of the Partnership Leaders, ensure project staff successfully manage projects which includes duties such as project operational planning, contracting, pricing and providing support to project leaders
• Managing or assisting with contractual arrangements for PhD students, Post-Doctoral Fellows and Visiting Scientists as necessary.
• Other duties as directed

Location: Brisbane, QLD or Perth, WA

Salary: AU$89k to AU$101k pa + up to 15.4% super

Tenure: 3 Year Specified term

Reference: 92895

To be considered you will need:

Please note, it is highly recommended that the Selection Criteria is specifically addressed in your application, in addition to providing a cover letter and C.V. Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.

Essential

• Highly developed administration and organisational skills with the ability to contribute to, coordinate and support activities and staff to meet both India-Australia Partnerships’ objectives.
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to act as effective interface between external stakeholders and researchers and CSIRO research/support staff.
• Demonstrated skills in working with and knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in recording minutes for internal meetings and initiating follow-up actions.
• The ability to effectively prioritise workload and operate effectively and equally with two Managers located in difference states and time zones.
• Experienced in working both independently and in a collaborative manner.

Desirable

• Experience working in the support of researchers operating in a laboratory or engineering environment.
• A working knowledge of health, safety and environmental policies and protocols and the documentation required to manage risk.
• Highly developed skills for design and preparation of Microsoft PowerPoint slides
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and SAP

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

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How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

02 July 2023, 11:00pm AEST