Research Administration Officer

Position Details

• Continuing | Full-Time (Part time at 0.8 FTE will be considered)
• Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $92,287 - $98,398pa | 17% Super
• Location: Darwin or Alice Springs (NT)
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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 Medica 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.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive Study Leave and
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• 6 Weeks Annual Leave (NT Only)

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is 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.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. 
• Northern Territory Government legislation (the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007) now requires all individuals in child related employment or whose duties involve, or are likely to involve, contact with a child, to hold a valid 'Working with Children Clearance' (Ochre Card). This position involves child related work and is assessed as requiring a Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card.

How to Apply and Information

• 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.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and advise on regulations and administrative policies and procedures.
  • Experience in drafting reports and collection and analysis of data for statistical purposes.
  • Experience in development and monitoring of budgets.
  • Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to understand a complex situation or problem and develop innovative ideas and opportunities for resolving them.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Brooke Williamson

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Sunday, 12 October 2025.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

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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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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