Who We Are

The Centenary Institute is a world-leading independent Medical Research Institute. Our strength is in uncovering disease mechanisms and applying this knowledge to improve diagnostics and treatments for patients and find cures for some of the most chronic diseases affecting today’s society.

We continue to build on our skills by focusing on and enlarging our research efforts in seven key centres: Biomedical AI, Cancer Innovations, Cardiovascular Research, Healthy Ageing, Infection and Immunity, Inflammation, and Rare Diseases and Gene Therapy.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and people-focused People and Culture Coordinator to join our People and Culture team. This role is at the heart of our Institute, providing positive support to our research and professional staff while keeping communication flowing across the organisation.

You’ll work closely with the People and Culture Manager, Risk and Compliance Manager, and other teams across the Institute to ensure our people feel supported, our culture is strengthened, and our operations run smoothly.

This is a front-of-house position (8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday) where you’ll be the first point of contact for staff, students, and visitors, representing Centenary Institute in a professional and approachable manner.

About You

• Ability to work fulltime on-site (Camperdown)
• Previous experience in an administrative role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other programs used at Centenary (Google Workspace, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva)
• Well developed customer service skills and interpersonal skills
• An ability to take direction and use initiative to seek innovative ways to further the Centenary Institute through collaboration and interaction with all departments
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills with accuracy and attention to detail
• An ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to meet deadlines and agreed goals
• High level of integrity and personal accountability, reflecting a positive and professional image of the Institute

Why Work for Centenary

• World renowned Medical Research Institute
• Affiliations with Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, University of Sydney, and University of Technology Sydney
• Facilities in the heart of Inner West next to Sydney Uni Campus with coffee machine and in walking distance of shops, cafes and parks
• Supportive team environment and the opportunity to work with some of the leading researchers in the country
• Salary packaging options
• Paid week off between Christmas and New Year

For more information about the role, please contact: Natalie Littlejohn, [email protected], (02) 9565 6136