Our Client

Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre (MBCRC) is a not-for-profit Cooperative Research Centre and Australia’s largest research and development hub dedicated to producing new and sustainable products from the marine environment. Based in Adelaide, it brings together a national network of partners from academia, industry and government.

Supported by a $59 million Australian Government grant and partner co-investment, MBCRC anticipates deploying up to $270 million in cash and in-kind resources over 10 years. It funds collaborative research and product development, building pathways from marine discovery to markets in areas such as health, nutrition, agriculture, aquaculture and biomaterials, and supports the training of industry-ready graduates.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Services Officer plays a central role in governance, Board administration and executive support across the organisation.

The Role

Your duties will include:

- Coordinate logistics, papers and administration for Board, Committee, Member and Annual General Meetings, working with MBCRC’s external Company Secretary and using BoardPro
- Act as the administrative contact for Directors and Committee members, and provide note-taking and first-draft minute support (training provided)
- Provide executive support to the CEO and CFO, including travel and accommodation arrangements
- Coordinate Board, partner and stakeholder events, including invitations, venues, suppliers and event budget administration
- Support the current policy revision work and maintain policy and document control registers
- Provide people administration, including employee records, contracts, recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, and leave and training records
- Coordinate office operations, facilities, equipment and service providers, and support procurement and workplace health and safety administration




- Maintain accurate records, filing systems and compliance evidence, handling sensitive Board and employee information with discretion
- Document processes, identify administrative issues and support improvements to systems and workflows

About You

- Experience in administration, corporate services, governance support, people administration or a related role
- Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality and professional record keeping
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders including Directors
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and document management systems; experience with BoardPro or a similar governance platform is desirable
- A flexible, practical approach and a willingness to pitch in across a wide range of tasks
- Experience in a not-for-profit, research, university or government-funded environment is desirable, but no specific background is required as various components of the role can be taught on the job

In Return

- Role based in brand new offices on Greenhill Road in Eastwood
- A varied role at the centre of the organisation, working closely with the CEO, CFO and Board
- Practical exposure to governance, Board operations and corporate events
- Training and support to build your corporate services and governance skill set
- A team-oriented environment within a national CRC
- Salary packaging, car parking and a phone allowance
- Please Note – This position will be offered on an initial 3-year fixed term contract basis

Next Steps

If you’re interested in the position on offer, please apply using the relevant links. If you have any specific questions regarding the role email Nikita Bheem – [email protected].

Applications close Wednesday 18th November at 5.00pm.

📌 Corporate Services Officer (Adelaide)
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