Job Title: Administration Officer, Research Support (2 Positions Available)
Location: Melbourne CBD (Hybrid – 2–3 days in office per week)
Salary: $45p/h +super
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Length: ASAP Start – 4 Weeks

About the Opportunity
We are seeking two enthusiastic and detail-oriented Research Support Officers to join the Research & Innovation Portfolio team on a short-term basis.
If you have strong administration skills, a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with administrative and advisory tasks within the Research Contracts Team.
• Conduct high-quality, accurate data entry into systems.
• Support document management and workflow processes.
• Collaborate closely with team members to meet project deadlines.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Experience in administrative and/or advisory roles, preferably in the higher education sector or similar environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills.
• High level of computer literacy, including MS Office Suite, email, databases, and the ability to adapt quickly to new IT systems.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid working arrangements (3 days in office, Melbourne CBD)
• Must have a valid employees Victorian WWCC
• Police check or willingness to obtain.
• Immediate start.
• Short-term contract focused on clearing a specific project backlog.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.