Position Part-time (0.6FTE), Fixed Term position until December 2026 with possibility of extension. Salary Professional HEW 5 ($84,181 - $96,698) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD campus About the Centre The End Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre (EFW CRC) is a $121 million, 10‑year organisation funded through the Commonwealth Government's Cooperative Research Centre Programme, industry partners, state governments and tertiary institutions. It conducts dynamic and innovative research to reduce food waste and improve profitability and sustainability of the Australian food industry. About the Role As the Centre Administrator, you will support the day‑to‑day activities of the EFW CRC's Food and Beverage Small Medium Enterprise Packaging and Machinery Solution Centre. You will work under the direction of the Centre leadership to provide a high level of service across processes and tasks that support the effective operation of the Centre. Responsibilities Business development administration Participant query management Administration of EOIs, proposals and contracts Support for report preparation and quarterly reporting Administration of partnerships between project participants and researchers Qualifications and Skills Demonstrated experience in providing high‑quality administrative support and customer service in a complex organisational or project‑based environment. Ability to interpret and apply organisational policies, procedures and contractual requirements, and to provide accurate advice in a customer‑focused context. High level of computer literacy, with experience using standard office software and administrative systems, and the ability to learn new systems and tools as required. Sound administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively, flexibly and efficiently as a member of a small team, contributing to the achievement of Centre goals and milestones. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare, format and edit documents and to communicate effectively with industry partners and stakeholders from a range of backgrounds. To be successful in this position, you will have a background and networks in packaging and/or processing and/or machinery industries to support the Centre in achieving its KPIs and milestones. Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. Equal Opportunity Employer. RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child‑safe organisation. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. #J-18808-Ljbffr