JR0000013490

• Continuing |Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $89,773 - $95,718 p.a.
• Location: Northern Territory, Darwin or Alice Springs
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About the Role

Working under general direction and reporting to the Research Development Manager, the Research Support 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.

The incumbent's focus will be primarily supporting rural and remote health research activity. With some travel required, you will be based at either Northern Territory, Darwin or Alice Springs sites.

This role is also responsible for:

• Interpretation and analysis of regulations and administrative procedures in accordance with university policies and other relevant information.
• Coordinating and facilitating communications and advice to researchers, including advising in relation to external grant guidelines and funding rules, external funding opportunities, professional development and training.
• Providing administrative assistance in relation to research matters, including some post-award support.
• Provide support to both the College Leadership team and researchers on a range of strategic programs to promote and enhance research outcomes.

Please refer to the attached position description, for a comprehensive list of roles and responsibilities.

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.

About Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute

Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) is a proud leader in life-changing medical and health research in Australia. Our research impact extends across scientific breakthroughs, innovation in clinical practice, policy and practice reform, and transformation of population health and equity outcomes.

To do this, FHMRI brings together world-leading and inspiring research experts. We work with health practitioners, patients and with one of the largest networks of remote and rural community partnerships to better understand and seek solutions to the most pressing health and medical needs.

About You

With previous experience in research administration, applying your excellent communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills you will develop strong relationships with staff, colleagues and stakeholders. You have well-developed written and verbal communication, attention to detail and can autonomously and proactively support researchers in the College.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• 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.
• Commitment to the University's social accountability mandate, and to the principles of affirmative action for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

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 staff study offers
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

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 valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• 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

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000013490 Research Support Officer
• 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.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Dr Rebecca Keough

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Tuesday, 3rd June 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.