About this Opportunity

Continuing, Full-Time

Office of Research

CQUniversity Rockhampton

Higher Education Worker Level 5

Total Remuneration $92,833 to $104,427 pa (including salary of $78,446 to $88,243 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

Are you a highly organised and detail-oriented administrator looking to contribute to the success of research projects? We’re seeking a proactive and collaborative individual to join our Research Division as a Research Administration Officer.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated research administration professional to join the Centre’s and Institutes Research Administration (CIRA) team located in Rockhampton. CQUniversity’s CIRA team provides administrative support to research projects led by World Class researchers spanning over ten of the eleven University’s Research Institutes and Research Centres,

The Research Division oversees and manages CQUniversity’s research activities to ensure compliance with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The mission of the Research Division is to support and strengthen a research environment across CQUniversity that inspires staff and students to develop and grow their research portfolio and exceed research performance expectations.

In this high-performing and varied role, you will provide high-level administrative support. From supporting Directors with management of the Research Centres and Institutes to supporting research projects that are aligned to the Institutes and Centres by organising travel, assisting with financial processes, and assisting with recruitment. You will also provide consistent interpretation and application of the University's research administration policies and procedures

You will be a key part in driving operational excellence and enabling impactful research outcomes. Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join a passionate team supporting groundbreaking research.

Be Rewarded

6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)

10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave

7.25 hours engaged service leave

Fantastic professional and career development opportunities

Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

Proficient in the operation of computers including detailed knowledge of business support software (Word/Excel/large corporate databases etc) and University specific software.

Proven communication skills including interpersonal and written communication with the ability to draft accurate documents including reports, memorandums, letters and email correspondence.

Proven ability to organise work, meet deadlines and resolve problems with minimal supervision.

Proven experience undertaking financial processes, monitoring and tracking budgets, organising purchasing/travel and undertaking HR related processes.

Proven ability to provide secretarial support to committees.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description on the CQUniversity Careers Site.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Monday, 28 April 2025
Job Requisition ID: 5927

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.