About Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led institution at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and most economically significant region. With 11 campuses across Sydney and international locations in Vietnam and Indonesia—plus planned expansion in India—it serves nearly 50,000 students, 3,500 staff, and a global network of over 200,000 alumni. Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, over 85% of its assessed research is rated ‘World Standard’ or above. The University is ranked #1 globally and nationally in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings in 2022, 2023, and 2024 for its commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

About the School of Education
The School of Education at Western Sydney University is committed to preparing educators for professional excellence in schools and broader organisational settings. The School of Education conducts research which promotes purposeful innovation, equity, and excellence through impactful research and teaching. By equipping educators and leaders to turn research into positive and transformative actions, we contribute meaningfully to individual and community advancement.

About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Research Capacity Officer to join the School of Education in a part-time capacity until 31 December 2025.

The Research Capacity Officer will provide comprehensive support for the research activities of academic staff, playing a key role in ensuring high-quality, impactful research outcomes. This includes identifying and scoping funding opportunities, preparing content for grant applications and requests for tenders, and organising and managing the School’s research repository.

The Research Capacity Officer also supports various research processes, including conducting preliminary literature reviews, assisting with the preparation of ethics applications, and helping with data management and analysis. Furthermore, the Research Capacity Officer will facilitate the preparation of publications and reports, as well as support compliant records archiving, contributing to the efficiency, integrity, and overall success of the School’s research initiatives.

This is a part-time (0.5FTE | 17.5 hours per week), fixed-term position until 31 December 2025. This position will be based at Western’s Bankstown City Campus, although travel between campuses or to other campuses of the University may be required.

Please see the Job Description for further information including the necessary qualifications, experience and skills to be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting research excellence within the School of Education by:

• Identifying funding opportunities, assisting with grant applications and tenders, conducting preliminary literature searches, and supporting quantitative data analysis.
• Assisting with ethics applications, supporting qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and contributing to research project budgeting.
• Maintaining accurate records, managing the School’s research repository, and ensuring compliance with data archiving and storage requirements.
• Collaborating with academics, researchers, and external partners to facilitate research initiatives and strengthen partnerships.
• Assisting in the preparation of research publications, reports, and presentations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to academic standards.

Who we’re looking for
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive professional with a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree and at least five years of experience in a research setting. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of research processes and academic administration, with expertise in conducting literature searches, preparing research reports, and managing ethics and funding applications.

The successful candidate will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. The successful candidate will also bring strong relationship and project management skills, will excel in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensure effective collaboration across research teams and partner organisations to support high-quality research outcomes.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a research community that drives innovation and impact at Western Sydney University.

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 6 $55,236 to $59,205 p.a. (comprising Salary of $46,675 to $50,029 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading). Please note the above salary is pro-rata based on 0.5 FTE.

Position Enquiries: Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to David Fraser, Research Program Administrator, via email [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Tiana Woodward, Senior Advisor Talent Acquisition, via email [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Sunday 23rd March 2025

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility
You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.

Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.