Office Manager APPLICATIONS CLOSED ON 25TH MAY 2007

Initial 6 month contract with possible extension; 3 or 4 days per week (hours and days negotiable); immediate start.

Located at Swinburne University's Hawthorn campus, Astronomy Australia Ltd requires an Office Manager who can take responsibility for general administration and finance tasks.

Duties will include:

• Providing EA support to the Chief Operating Officer;
• Credit card and bank statement reconciliation;
• Accounts payable and receivable;
• Arranging meetings;
• Booking travel;
• Office administration.

The role will suit a candidate who has solid administration skills combined with a basic understanding of finance. Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage. The successful candidate will need to be competent with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, and comfortable interacting with senior employees in universities and government departments.

Astronomy Australia Ltd is a not-for-profit company whose members are a range of Australian universities and research organisations. Its core business is to manage major grants for astronomy infrastructure. We offer a relaxed environment with a small and friendly team.

To discuss the above role, please call Mark McAuley on 03 9214 8036.

To apply, please forward your CV and covering letter by 25th May 2008 to mark.mcauley@astronomyaustralia.org.au.