Governance & Compliance Admin Specialist

CSIRO; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIRO is seeking an organised administrative professional to join the Assets & Compliance team in Canberra. You will deliver high-quality admin support, coordinate procurement processes, manage records and assist with contract administration while ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations.

You will monitor milestones, maintain SharePoint records and generate reports to support informed decision-making. The role offers a 3-year term, full-time hours, and flexible arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in compliance, procurement or contract management.
• Ability to coordinate documentation, processes and records in line with requirements.
• Strong organisational skills to track milestones and meet deadlines.
• Maintaining accurate records across platforms with data integrity.
• Analytical mindset to interpret data and prepare stakeholder reports.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating mobilisation activities, tracking milestones and stakeholder communications.
• Maintaining compliance documents such as SWMS, MOPs, permits and records in systems.
• Supporting procurement processes, including purchase requests and vendor liaison.
• Assisting with contract administration, including document control and variations.
• Monitoring compliance deadlines and ongoing obligations.
• Analysing reports to identify gaps and trends; coordinating communications.
• Auditing support with documentation, actions and evidence registers.
• Maintaining version control and accuracy across systems.

Skills

Administrative support

Documentation coordination

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Administrative Services qualification

Tools

SharePoint

Record management

Job description

CSIRO is seeking an organised administrative professional to join the Assets & Compliance team in Canberra. You will deliver high-quality admin support, coordinate procurement processes, manage records and assist with contract administration while ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations.

You will monitor milestones, maintain SharePoint records and generate reports to support informed decision-making. The role offers a 3-year term, full-time hours, and flexible arrangements where possible.