About the Role
Internally known as the Research Support Officer, the Research Administration Officer will provide administrative support and advice, along with project management support for the College of Medicine and Public Health and related institutes and centres. As part of the Research Development Services (RDS) team, you will assist with:
Administration and coordination of research projects and internal grants.
Interpretation and application of regulations, policies, and procedures to advise researchers on external funding opportunities, grant rules, and professional development.
Contributing to administration for post-award administration, reporting, and project tracking.
About You
With extensive experience in high-level administration, you bring excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills to build strong and collaborative relationships with staff, colleagues, and stakeholders. You are confident in interpreting policies and procedures, managing multiple priorities, and supporting teams to achieve successful outcomes. Your well-developed written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to work autonomously and proactively ensure you can provide effective support to researchers within the College.
You will also be able to demonstrate:
Experience in budgeting, reporting, or project coordination.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to manage complex tasks and develop practical solutions.
The ability to interpret and advise on regulations and administrative policies and procedures.
We welcome applications from candidates with transferable administration, project management, finance or grant experience, even if you do not have direct research support experience.
About Research Development and Support
Research Development and Support (RDS) works with Flinders researchers, Colleges, Centres and Institutes, other portfolios, and external stakeholders to proactively support our research. Our teams underpin Flinders' research evolving from ideas through to impact. RDS is part of the Portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and provides excellence in all facets of research management and promoting Flinders' research. This position will be supporting a community of researchers at Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI).
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff.
We Offer
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
Flexible working arrangements
Wide range of career development activities and services, including exclusive Study Leave
6 Weeks Annual Leave (NT Only)
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate; each case will be assessed on its merits and relevance to the role.
Northern Territory Government legislation (the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007) requires all individuals in child-related employment to hold a valid Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card). This position involves child-related work and requires a Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card.
You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description. The Suitability Statement should include examples demonstrating:
Ability to interpret and advise on regulations and administrative policies and procedures.
Experience in drafting reports and collecting/analyzing data for statistical purposes.
Experience in development and monitoring of budgets.
Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to understand a complex situation and develop solutions.
Applications must be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Sunday, 12 October 2025.
Please note that late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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