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• Support world-class Antarctic researchers in this short-term Project Officer role at IMAS
• A short-term opportunity for an experienced administrator or early career academic who wants to gain experience in project management and operations.
• Full time or Part time (0.8FTE), 2 month Fixed-Term opportunity based in Hobart 

About the opportunity

This opportunity is for a period of 2 months, beginning early September 2025 and concluding early November 2025. Training and induction will be provided by the incumbent. The successful applicant will be based at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), a specialist institute of the University of Tasmania. The position’s fraction is by negotiation in the range 0.8 – 1.0 FTE.

The Project Officer will carry out a full range of administrative and project coordination tasks supporting the research, operations and  communications activities of ACEAS, the Australian Centre of Excellence in Antarctic Science. Strong administrative, coordination and communication skills are essential in the role to ensure effective working arrangements and relationships are established and maintained across the operational areas of the Centre and with partner organisations.

What you’ll do:

• Provide high-level administrative advice and assistance to the Director, Business Manager and Centre research staff and affiliated graduate students.
• Play a leading role in the coordination of the Centre’s annual research forum, including onsite support.
• Provide administrative advice and services to Centre committees and working groups.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and sub-project budgets and undertake day-to-day financial monitoring against the major research centre budget.
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, submissions, and other Centre documents as required.­

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a complex administrative field, including high-level competence in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Demonstrated high-level project administration and coordination skills, with accuracy and a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated high-level communication skills including highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated sound judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise work to meet tight and/or conflicting deadlines and to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively in an environment where confidentiality, impartiality and discretion are essential.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $116,872 comprising base salary within the range of $92,120 to $99,891 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Carl Bennett, ACEAS Business Manager , carl.bennett@utas.edu.au or 0427 807 535.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 501274 - Project Officer.pdf

Applications close Sunday 27 July 2025, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.