Operations and Business Support Officer

About the role

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering organised, confidential and high‑quality executive and business support to ensure registry‑wide priorities are met.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating governance meetings, committees and registry events
• Providing high‑level executive support, including confidential administrative support
• Supporting operations, planning and organisational processes aligned with strategic priorities
• Preparing executive‑level communications, reports and meeting documentation
• Managing grants, publications and submissions, including oversight in PURE
• Coordinating travel, conferences and stakeholder engagement activities
• Contributing to strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing financial and administrative support, ensuring accurate record‑keeping

About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience supporting senior executives in complex environments
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing priorities
• High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism
• Experience in administrative, financial or HR-related processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint
• Knowledge of medical or research environments (desirable)

Special Requirements

• Limited out of hours work may be required.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community.  Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals. If these are also your values and goals, apply today.

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn. For more information on salary packaging please see the Maxxia website.

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold relevant working rights within Australia at the time of application. 

For a copy of the position description, please click here.

For more information, please contact Kelly Marshall at Kelly@anzdata.org.au

Applications close: Sunday 22^nd February 2026

Applications may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply