Reference: 1641182
About the Role:
The purpose of the Centre Administrator - Administrative Officer position is to coordinate and deliver high-quality administrative support that enables the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Quality Work in a Digital Age (QWIDA) to operate effectively. Led by Curtin University, QWIDA is a nationally significant research centre, and this role will play a central part in supporting its day-to-day administration, operations and stakeholder engagement.
As the main point of contact for the Centre, you will be responsible for a broad range of general support and administrative activities that contribute to the Centre’s operational effectiveness. This includes providing executive support to the Centre Director and Chief Operating Officer, coordinating governance and committee administration, supporting purchasing and finance processes, assisting with event delivery, and managing visitor and travel logistics.
As a foundational appointment in the Centre’s first year, this role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the Centre’s operational framework from the ground up. You will work closely with the Centre Director, Chief Operating Officer and the broader QWIDA community across multiple universities and partner organisations to establish effective systems, processes and ways of working that support the Centre's successful establishment and ongoing operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Act as the first point of contact for the Centre, managing shared inboxes, visitor enquiries, correspondence and information distribution in a professional and timely manner.
- Establish, maintain and continuously improve efficient administrative processes, records, databases, registers and shared information repositories that support the Centre’s day-to-day operations.
- Provide executive and administrative support to the Centre Director and Chief Operating Officer, including diary management, meeting coordination, preparation of correspondence, travel arrangements and the timely escalation of critical information and developments.
- Coordinate governance and committee administration, including meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, briefing papers, reports, action registers, appointment records and the distribution of documentation.
- Undertake initial research, data gathering and information collation to support Centre activities, projects, reporting requirements and discrete administrative initiatives.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for Centre projects, internal events and visiting researchers, including room bookings, venues, catering, campus access, suppliers, promotional activities, IT provisioning and induction materials.
- Coordinate purchasing, procurement, invoices, equipment, stationery, physical resources and maintenance requirements in line with University procedures and relevant financial delegations.
- Arrange and coordinate travel for Centre staff and visitors in liaison with the University’s Travel Team, ensuring all details are accurate and comply with Curtin’s Travel Procedure.
- Liaise with Centre stakeholders and University functional areas including Human Resources, Finance, IT, Properties and Corporate Relations to ensure administrative, operational and project activities are completed effectively.
- Provide guidance to other administrative or clerical staff as required, and undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role’s purpose and responsibilities.
Your New Team - ARC Centre of Excellence for Quality Work in a Digital Age:
Despite growing investment in digital transformation, the potential of technology to improve the quality of work has not been fully realised. The Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Quality Work in a Digital Age (QWIDA) aims to address this challenge by bringing together leading researchers alongside industry and government partners from institutions across Australia and the globe to explore how new technologies can be integrated responsibly to create and sustain productive, inclusive and healthy work.
The Centre brings together diverse experts from social and technical disciplines across three interlinked research streams: Augmented Working, Networked Workplaces and Future-Ready Workforce. To learn more about QWIDA, please visit qwida.org.au
Role Requirements:
- As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
- Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
What We Offer You:
This Fixed Term G05 level role attracts a remuneration of $83,283 - $91,103 + 17% superannuation.
Our Perth City campus is located in the heart of Perth's central business district in a refurbished heritage building. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
- Up-to-date Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position 1 – 2 Pages Max
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on
[email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 9pm (AWST) Sunday 2nd August 2026
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. 