Business Support Officer - Bundaberg

at  Sugar Research Australia

Position rich in variety and diverse duties.
Part-time role with lots of autonomy.
A chance to make the position your own with and great small team.

SUGAR RESEARCH AUSTRALIA (SRA)

We are the principal research, development and extension organisation for the Australian sugarcane industry. Our vision is to support a profitable and sustainable sugarcane industry in Australia, and we have highly dedicated and passionate people working on interesting and industry-critical projects. Embracing diversity and seeking to attract, develop and retain the highest calibre talent, we hire the best because we believe our people make the difference.
SRA is a values-based organisation that places the highest priority on our investors, employees and the communities in which we operate. Our Values are Innovation, Investor Satisfaction, Accountability and Teamwork.

ABOUT THE ROLE

With eight sugarcane stations along the east coast of Queensland and New South Wales, SRA undertakes extensive field trial programs as part of its sugarcane research projects.
Business Support Officer roles provide office and site support services by implementing administrative systems, policies and procedures. The purpose of the role is to assist in the seamless running of our sites. This role will predominantly support the SRA Bundaberg station and is a part of a team that provides support services throughout the state.

THIS ROLE IS PART-TIME, 20 HOURS PER WEEK.

This position works closely with site leaders and other Business Support Officers at other sites to ensure safe and effective management of station requirements to support the business.
You will be responsible for a variety of functions, including but not limited to:
front office coordination
arranging facility maintenance and management
fleet management
budget management
safety and contractor administration management
asset management
procurement of supplies
human resources support
accounts administration.
This role entails dealing with a diverse group of individuals both internally and externally, from property service contractors to scientists and researchers to farm operations and corporate services.