Administrative Operations Officer - Department of Neuroscience Job Alfred Ontario Canada,Administrative/Clerical

Location: Alfred

The Opportunity

At Monash University
, your work contributes to something bigger. We’re driven by impact, through world‑class research, education and partnerships that improve health outcomes locally and globally.

We are seeking a Administrative Operations Officer to provide high‑quality administrative and operational support to the Department of Neuroscience
, Australia’s leading academic department dedicated to neurological research and clinical translation.

Reporting to the Head and Deputy Head of the Department, you will play a key role in the smooth and effective operation of the department. This is a varied and collaborative role that supports the Department Heads, senior academic staff and key stakeholders through excellent administration, communication, and coordination.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing professional administrative support across departmental operations

Coordinating seminars, workshops, internal grant schemes and events

Supporting committees, projects and departmental reporting

Managing internal communications, including newsletters, seminar advertising and staff updates

Maintaining staff lists and acting as a delegated approver for basic departmental requests

Providing timely advice on policy, processes and administrative matters

Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including Alfred Health

Contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery and processes

This role requires strong judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic academic and healthcare environment.

About you

You will bring:

A tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent experience

Demonstrated administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines

A strong commitment to customer service and high‑quality outcomes

Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills

The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team

Strong computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office

Experience in a university, healthcare or research environment (highly regarded)

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today, we have the
momentum
to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

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