About the Hopkins Centre
The Hopkins Centre aims to deliver timely translation of knowledge and research that will achieve measurable improvements and outcomes for people living with chronic disability and complex health conditions in our community. Researchers focus on topics of relevance to people with brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, persistent pain and other chronic disabling conditions. The Centre is leading the way in interdisciplinary applied research that examines disability and rehabilitation practices, services and systems, providing a vehicle for driving improvements in service delivery by facilitating research embedded in practice.
Job Description
We're looking for a Research Support Officer to join the Hopkins Centre's dynamic research support team at Griffith University's Nathan campus in Brisbane, Australia. In this role you will provide comprehensive research support services that contribute to the effective and efficient operation of our research activities, acting as a shared resource and responsible for the day‐to‐day administrative operations of the Hopkins Centre and supporting other research‐related tasks.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, detail‐oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting research excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with research reporting requirements, including milestone tracking, budget correspondence, and project‐related documentation with accuracy and attention to detail
* Coordinate administrative and project support across diverse research activities, including meetings support, expertise coordination, external engagement, and event management
* Assist with research budgets, accounts, and human resources processes associated with active research projects
* Prepare, analyse, and interpret data and reports to track research performance metrics, including publications for the Hopkins Centre's funding body reporting requirements
* Support and promote strategic research programmes by coordinating events, assisting with research web content and collaborating with colleagues on research translation and communication activities
* Communicate effectively with researchers, stakeholders, and external partners, providing responsive and customer‐focused support
* Maintain organised systems and documentation to ensure efficient workflow and easy information retrieval across research operations
Salary Range
The full‐time base salary for a HEW Level 5 is in the range $82,415 – $92,456 per annum (pro‐rata for part‐time), plus 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $96,426 – $108,174 per annum.
Qualifications
Minimum of an associate diploma qualification and at least two years relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant skills, knowledge and experience. Experience in a university or research‐intensive organisation, and/or experience with human‐resources processes and finance systems, will be highly regarded.
Benefits
* Mix of on‐campus and work‐from‐home options available and a supportive work environment
* Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
* Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero‐tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery.
Contact
For further information specifically about this role, please contact Ms Macarla Kerr, Business Development Manager at m.kerr@griffith.edu.au.
For recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at j.dhall@griffith.edu.au.
Closing Date
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
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