Research Coordinator

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• Support the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film & Education
• Full-time, fixed term (Jan 2026) position at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 6 salary + 17% super and staff benefits
  
  
  • Support the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film & Education
  • Full-time, fixed term (Jan 2026) position at our Hawthorn campus
  • HEW 6 salary + 17% super and staff benefits
    
    
  About The Role
  
  We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Research Coordinator to support the delivery of research outcomes across the School. This role involves assisting research staff with reports, managing research output data, meeting compliance requirements, and providing broad administrative support as required by funding bodies and external stakeholders.
  
  Reporting to the Manager, Research Services (or the Senior Manager, School Operations), you'll work closely with the Associate Dean Research and research-active staff, and may contribute to university-wide initiatives.
  
  To succeed in this role, you'll need strong interpersonal and communication skills, sound experience in research or contract administration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data systems, along with financial administration experience and the ability to interpret and apply policies in a complex environment, is essential.
  
  If you're a motivated professional who enjoys supporting impactful research, we encourage you to apply.
  
  About You
  
  To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well with people at all levels inside and outside the University, while handling sensitive issues with professionalism.
  • Confident using computers, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and various data and database systems.
  • Experience handling financial tasks and processes.
  • Able to understand and explain policies and procedures, with good problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Well-organised and able to manage time effectively, handle multiple tasks at once, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Previous experience with research or contract administration, including compliance and related procedures 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.
  
  If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to Swinburne's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.
  
  Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
  
  If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on
  
  talentacquisition@swin.edu.au
  
  Applications Close: Wednesday 13 August 2025, at 11.00pm (AEST)
  
  Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
  
  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).
  
  Victoria's Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
  
  As a signatory to
  
  Victoria's Commitment to Action
  
  , Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
  
  As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
  
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