Admin Officer

About the role

The Admin Officer provides administrative and coordination support to the Grower Support (Biosecurity) team. The role will support surveillance scheduling, data and records management, team administration and general office coordination, helping ensure program activities, information and administrative processes are organised, accurate and completed in a timely manner. The position will work across a range of administrative tasks and will require the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and respond to changing program needs.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for surveillance activities, including coordinating surveillance schedules & training, booking travel/accommodation and maintaining associated records.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date program records, databases, registers and spreadsheets.
• Assist with data entry, checking information for accuracy and maintaining data integrity.
• Maintain electronic filing systems and program documentation, including records of grower and stakeholder interactions.
• Prepare, format and proofread correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting papers and other documents.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Grower Support (Biosecurity) Program Manager and team.
• Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, invitations, agendas, papers, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Maintain calendars, contact lists and other administrative systems.
• Coordinate office supplies, equipment and other administrative requirements.
• Provide administrative support for financial processes, including maintaining invoice and receipt records and assisting with expenditure tracking.

About you

• Previous experience in administration, coordination, business support or a similar role.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Strong computer literacy, including confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and other digital systems.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement when handling information.
• A proactive and practical approach, with the initiative to identify and address administrative needs.
• An ability to adapt to changing priorities and program requirements.
• Willingness to learn and develop an understanding of the banana industry and biosecurity.

About us

The Australian Banana Growers' Council (ABGC) is the national peak industry body for banana growers. We work to support the profitability, sustainability and resilience of the Australian banana industry. ABGC delivers the Grower Support (Biosecurity) Program, an industry-led initiative supporting banana growers and the industry to manage and respond to biosecurity risks, including Panama disease tropical race 4 (TR4) in North Queensland.