Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As a Research Administration Officer,  you’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The Research Administration Officer will provide a high level of research administrative support to the Deputy Head of School (Research) and her associated research work across multiple research projects.

Tasks include maintaining research record databases, diary management, coordinating meetings (including agendas and post-meeting action sheets), travel coordination, room bookings, email management, and processing project finance requests (including making payments, raising invoices & credit card reconciliation). Within this position, you will also contribute to the preparation of research grants, reports and conference presentations related to research projects. The role demands effective communications with project partners and funders, academics & research students.

About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• A Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualification and at least three years relevant work experience in an administrative and/or communications role, ideally within a higher education setting, or an equivalent combination of relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
• Proven experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Canva to create forms, PowerPoint slides and infographics. 

What we can offer
This is a fixed term (12 months contract), part-time (0.4FTE) position with flexibility to either work across two or three days per week. This role is primarily based at the Griffith University Nathan campus however as Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary for a Research Administration Officer HEW 5 will be in the range of $79,705 - $89,416 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $93,254 - $104,616 per annum.

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Deputy Head of School (Research) Amanda Wheeler on a.wheeler@griffith.edu.au.

For application support, please contact People Services on 07 3735 4011 and quote reference number REF7193K.

Closing date: 11:59pm AEST Sunday the 6th April 2025. All applications must be submitted online.