Research Coordinator

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time
  • Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
  • HEW 6 salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role
Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting research excellence? We are seeking a dedicated Research Coordinator to facilitate high-quality research outcomes by managing research data, assisting in report preparation, and ensuring compliance with funding and university requirements.

In this role, you will communicate effectively with stakeholders, utilise advanced computer skills, and manage financial administration related to research projects. You will interpret and communicate policies within a complex research environment while managing multiple priorities and ensuring contract and funding compliance.

To succeed, you will have strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. Experience in research or contract administration, problem-solving, and financial administration is essential. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams) and database applications is also required.

This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic research environment that values innovation and academic excellence. You will collaborate with leading researchers, contribute to meaningful projects, and enjoy a supportive workplace with professional development opportunities.

If you are ready to take on this exciting role, we encourage you to apply

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate, liaise and work with people at all levels, both internal and external to the University with tact, maturity and appreciation of sensitive issues.
  • Highly proficient computer skills, in particular MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, data management systems and database applications.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial administration.
  • Well-developed analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret and effectively communicate policies, strategies and procedures within a complex environment.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, along with the ability to prioritise activities, manage competing priorities respond to ad hoc and time critical requests while meeting deadlines.
  • Experience in research or contract administration, compliance and relevant processes would be advantageous.
Qualifications
Completion of a bachelor's degree with extensive relevant executive administration experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne's strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

Applications Close: Friday 21 March 2025, at 11.00pm

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).
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