Job Summary
- $83,452 (including 17% superannuation)
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 29th Jun 2022
The Australian Academy of Science was founded by Royal Charter in 1954 and annually admits Australia’s leading scientists to its Fellowship. The Academy is an independent non-profit organisation that recognises outstanding contributions to science and research, provides expert advice to government, contributes to the development of science policy, promotes science education and public understanding of science, and fosters international scientific relations. This position is part of a Secretariat who work as a team to support activities undertaken by the Academy.
International activities
The Academy facilitates Australia’s access to global science and technology, promotes strategic partnerships between Australian and overseas researchers, and contributes Australian expertise and leadership in regional and global science networks.
Awards
Central to the purpose of the Academy is the recognition and support of outstanding contributions to the advancement of science, via awards for early, mid and career level; as well as grants and lectures that support scientists to undertake research projects; and sponsorship of research conferences on rapidly developing fields of research.
The International Programs and Awards Administration Officer provides high-level administrative support to the Academy’s Director-International to promote Australia’s International engagement by administering funded research grant and fellowship programs, and the Awards Manager to assist in the delivery of an annual program of Awards and related events.
This position is part of a small, close-knit team, with shared responsibilities, where collaboration and engagement with the rest of the organisation, including Academy Fellows, as well as many external stakeholders across Australia and globally, is essential. The position is available on a two-year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension.
Reporting to the Director International Programs and Awards
Further information on the position is available from:
Name: Nancy Pritchard, Director international Programs and Awards
Email: [email protected] using the subject line: International Programs and Awards Administration Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. The Australian Academy of Science values social and cultural diversity. People with diverse identities and lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. The Academy is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. To protect its workforce and stakeholders the Academy requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Academy supports and promotes flexible work practices.