Research Institute Admin & Events Coordinator

Centenary Institute; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Paid week off between Christmas and NY

Job summary

Centenary Institute in Sydney is seeking a capable receptionist/administrative assistant to support busy scientists. You will handle front desk enquiries, process mail, assist with communications and logistics for events and meetings, and help maintain professional reception standards.

The role emphasizes organisational skills, confidentiality and the ability to manage competing priorities while collaborating with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception, administration or events coordination.
• Strong organisational and scheduling skills with attention to detail.
• Good written communication and customer service skills.
• Competent with Microsoft and Google apps, able to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle front counter enquiries and general reception duties.
• Answer general public and donor calls.
• Coordinate bi-weekly and ad hoc events, speaker liaison, room bookings and catering.
• Assist with meetings, communications and training logistics.

Skills

Reception

Administration

Events coordination

Customer service

Job description

Centenary Institute in Sydney is seeking a capable receptionist/administrative assistant to support busy scientists. You will handle front desk enquiries, process mail, assist with communications and logistics for events and meetings, and help maintain professional reception standards.

The role emphasizes organisational skills, confidentiality and the ability to manage competing priorities while collaborating with multiple departments.