Research Support Officer

About the Opportunity

The Research Support Officer (RSO) provides high level research support services as part of the Group Research Services Team. Working under broad direction the RSO may be allocated to support research activities at a Group School/Department or Research Entity level.

In this role you will deliver a broad range of research administrative and communication support contributing to the effective and efficient operation of the Groups research activities. As a valued member of the Group Research Services Team the RSO operates as a shared resource supporting research initiatives across the Group.

This position reports to the Senior Executive Officer (Research Entities).

Key responsibilities include

• Provide high level administrative and operational research support to researchers under the guidance of Group research leaders.
• Support research reporting requirements including milestone budget and project related correspondence.
• Deliver administrative and project support across research activities including committee support coordination of expertise external engagement and event management.
• Manage research budgets accounts and HR processes associated with active research projects.
• Prepare and analyse data and reports to track research performance (e.g. publications income and HDR completions).
• Support and promote strategic research programs including coordinating events and maintaining research web and communication content in collaboration with Marketing and Communications.

About you

The occupant of this position will hold relevant qualifications or an equivalent combination of relevant skills knowledge and experience and/or education/training.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is a continuing opportunity based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) campus As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations

Griffith Universitys campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples

Salary Range

HEW 6 salary Base range - $91843.49 - $97964.71 17% super. Full package range - $107456.89 - $114618.72.

Additional Information :

Why join Griffith

As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre 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. Our University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.

How to apply

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

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth Talent Acquisition Partner on 

Closing date: Thursday 2nd April at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time