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Part time, ongoing role (0.4 - 0.6FTE) available to work Thursdays and FridaysSalary commensurate with experience: Professional Level 4 $75,493- $80,122 per annum pro rata plus superGenerous salary packaging options availableAbout the teamThe Lions Eye Donation Service (LEDS) is a joint venture between CERA and the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, with support from the Victorian Lions Foundation, and licensed by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). LEDS is responsible for recovering eye donations from consenting donors in Victoria and Tasmania, at the end of their life, and allocating those donations for transplantation, training and research, across Australia and internationally. LEDS also manages the CERA Biobank program which is responsible for allocating donations to research.The roleThis unique and rewarding role supports the vital work of the Lions Eye Donation Service (LEDS) and requires a candidate with a mature, respectful, and sensitive approach who is comfortable working in an end-of-life care context.While non-clinical, this position is essential to the day-to-day functioning of the service and involves working at the intersection of laboratory operations and health services.Duties include but are not limited to:Provide general administrative support, including answering and redirecting phone calls, scheduling patient bookings, and managing appointment changesAssist the Quality Manager and Donor Coordinators with data entry, equipment checks, internal audits, and post-graft monitoring to support compliance with TGA licensing requirementsProvide coverage for the Administration Assistant, including assistance with billing and scheduling tasksSupport daily service operations, including local deliveries, coordinating external logistics, and preparing consumable packsManage stock and consumables, including ordering, restocking, expiry checksMaintain equipment through routine checks, coordinating repairs, and overseeing the LEDS vehicle servicing and cleaning scheduleAssist with general lab cleanliness and contribute to smooth operational workflows across the service.Candidates must be available to work Thursday and Fridays.Your skills and experienceExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong professional relationships and engage respectfully with diverse stakeholdersincluding individuals from different cultural backgrounds, those with limited English proficiency, and people with vision or hearing impairmentsStrong organisational skills with the ability to plan ahead, manage competing priorities and tight deadlines, and effectively coordinate people and resourcesDemonstrated maturity and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive mattersHigh level of computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteA solutions-oriented approach with a commitment to working collaboratively with others and fostering a supportive team environmentMust hold a valid drivers licence and be willing to drive the LEDS vehicle for servicing and cleaning.All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.About CERAThe Centre for Eye Research Australia is a not-for-profit and an international leader in eye research with real world impact. We are an independent Medical Research Institute closely affiliated with the University of Melbourne within the discipline of ophthalmology in the Department of Surgery, Melbourne Medical School. Our staff and students are located at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne.To learn more about our work, please visit our website.Employee benefitsFamily-friendly workplace with flexible workingSupportive culture which encourages career development and fosters innovationGenerous salary packaging options including general expenses, meals and entertainment and novated car leasing (Salary packaging allows staff to reduce the amount of tax they pay, thereby increasing their take home salary)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Leave loading of 17.5%Annual flu vaccinationsWeekly fruit boxes in the office.How to applySubmit a current resume and cover letter that details your interest and suitability for the role.For more information about the role, please download the position description here or contact hr@cera.org.au.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with CALD backgrounds, people with a disability, people from the LGBTQIA+ community and women and gender diverse people.If you require an adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don''t hesitate to get in touch with our HR team.The role will remain open until we find a suitable candidate and applications will be reviewed regularly throughout the process. We encourage you to apply promptly. #J-18808-Ljbffr