JR0000016563 - Research Support Officer
Fixed Term - 3 Years | Open to either fulltime or part time (1FTE - 0.6FTE). Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $94,456 - $100,710 p.a. (pro-rata if part time). Location: Arrernte - Alice Springs.
About the Role
We are currently building our Research Team to support research in Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Remote Australia (TARRA). This is an exciting and unique time to join our expanding Research Team and work across meaningful research addressing the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance in remote Australia.
With an aim of strengthening the Remote Primary Health setting in the Northern Territory, this position provides high‐level administrative, project coordination and research support to ensure effective planning, delivery and reporting of research activities. You will collaborate closely with researchers, leadership and external stakeholders, contributing to data collection, project coordination and the ongoing success of research initiatives, particularly in rural and remote contexts.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive research and administrative support, including data collection, qualitative interviews, and research data management.
* Coordinate project activities, communications and stakeholder engagement to support research delivery and collaboration.
* Assist with grant administration, including budget monitoring, reporting and compliance requirements.
* Support the planning and execution of research projects and strategic initiatives to improve research outcomes and impact.
About You
You are a highly organised and proactive professional with strong research and administrative capabilities, ideally supported by relevant qualifications or equivalent experience. You possess well‐developed communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. You bring a keen eye for detail and a problem‐solving mindset, can interpret policies, manage data and support projects in complex environments, and are culturally aware and committed to contributing to meaningful research outcomes that benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
* Proven ability to provide high‐level administrative and research support, including data collection, analysis and reporting.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
* Sound judgement and analytical skills to interpret policies, manage information and solve problems.
* Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and commitment to inclusive, community‐focused outcomes.
Benefits
* 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Wide range of professional development activities and services.
* Commitment to diversity and equity and inclusion for all students and staff.
* 6 weeks annual leave.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
* A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check satisfactory to the University is required before commencement.
* Applicants may be required to provide evidence of up‐to‐date COVID‐19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID‐19 Vaccination Policy.
* A Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) is required for work involving children, as the position involves child‐related duties.
Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Additional Information
We are also seeking several positions within our Research Team. Positions such as Research Fellow can be found under the code JR0000016565 on the Flinders Jobs portal.
Desired Skills and Experience
Research support role coordinating projects, data and stakeholders to deliver impactful health research in rural and remote communities.
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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