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Australian Strategic Policy Institute

NASPC Project Coordinator | Australian Strategic Policy Institute | Project Management

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The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) is an independent, non-partisan think tank that produces expert and timely advice for Australia’s strategic and defence leaders. The Institute’s work helps to foster strategic expertise in Australia through dialogue, research and its contribution to public debate.

The Northern Australia Strategic Policy Centre provides sustained research focus on nation-building and the security of Australia’s north. A critical element of this work is the exploration of the north’s critical role in contributing to the broader security of Australia. The program concentrates on:

  • maintaining a strong public policy focus on the role of the north in the broader security of Australia at a time when strategic circumstances are driving new policy thinking in Canberra
  • developing a modernised way of thinking about the north and security by updating strategic frameworks that remain anchored in the 1980s ‘defence of Australia’ context
  • situating the north in a broader discussion about national security interests beyond defence—encompassing home affairs, border security and customs, space, cybersecurity, humanitarian and disaster response, biosecurity and energy security.

The Coordinator’s primary focus will be the organisation and coordination of the program’s research. The Coordinator will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to maintain and develop business relationships. This will be a busy, fast-paced and varied role that would suit a highly organised and energetic individual.

 

The key duties of the position include:

Key Role Responsibilities

  • Manage the administration requirements and production pipelines of the program including those related to: Projects and publications, Sponsorship engagement, Identifying funding opportunities, including grants, and drafting and coordinating ASPI proposals, Commissioning of authors, Budget, financial records, corporate credit card reconciliation, expenses and annual audit requirements and Events, media and external engagement requests
  • Contract and relationship management of corporate and Government stakeholders
  • Prepare draft council reports and annual reports
  • Act as point of contact for key contracts and programs
  • Co-ordinating the response to tenders and grant applications
  • Facilitating the visits of guests and visitors
  • Working with the Events team to coordinate events run by the research team, including follow up administrative tasks.

 

Selection Criteria:

Essential Qualifications:

  • Highly developed organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • Effective written and communication skills including the ability to liaise with people at all levels including people in government, academia and private sector whilst representing ASPI in a highly professional manner
  • Demonstrated reliability and the ability to execute sound judgement and discretion when dealing with difficult and complex situations. As well as a willingness and ability to occasionally work after hours
  • Demonstrated self-management skills including the ability to show initiative, problem solve, work independently, manage competing priorities and deadlines, respond well under pressure and work as part of a team
  • High standard of computer competence including experience of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Experience working in a Government department and familiarity with Australia’s national security landscape

 

Eligibility:

The successful candidate will be offered a remuneration package at a level aligned with their demonstrated skills and expertise. This is a contract position for an initial 1-year term with the option of extension based on satisfactory performance and funding partnerships.

The Australian Strategic Policy Institute promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and values unique contributions of all people. The institute strongly encourages people from diverse cultural backgrounds including applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply.

For further information about this position contact ASPI on (02) 6270 5100 or visit https://www.aspi.org.au.

Applications should be submitted to jobs@aspi.org.au no later than Midnight 1st August 2021, however early applications are encouraged. Applications should include:

  • a letter of no more than one page in length linking your motivation and skills to the above requirements;
  • curriculum vitae and names and contact details of two professional referees.