Research Education Project Officer

Overview

Job no: 517405. Work type: Continuing - Part-time. Campus: Adelaide. Categories: HEO6, Adelaide Graduate Research School.

HEO6 $92,511 - $99,929 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Continuing part-time position (0.5 FTE)

Working under general direction, the Research Education Project Officer is responsible for carrying out a range of projects within the Adelaide Graduate Research School involving the recording and analysis of data and the delivery of reports in relation to Higher Degree by Research students and their supervisors.

About AGRS

The Adelaide Graduate Research School (AGRS) sits within the Division of Research and Innovation and is responsible for all matters to do with research students. The AGRS manages approximately 2,500 research students from admission to thesis examination and is responsible for the selection and administration of research scholarships. Additionally, it provides industry engagement opportunities and skills training over a broad range of generic topics. The office is led by the Dean of Graduate Studies and has a team of approximately 35.

Requirements

To be successful you will need:

- Highly developed research, analytical and writing skills to enable analysis of relevant information and data, and the provision of high-quality written reports.
- Advanced computing skills with the Microsoft Office suite of programs, including demonstrated ability to use spread sheets and experience and knowledge of the University/'s student administration system.
- Demonstrated capacity to evaluate and interpret complex rules, policies and procedure.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise and develop key relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Benefits and culture

Enjoy an outstanding career environment. We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career. It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work/'s cutting-edge nature creates a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Division and role context

The Division of Research and Innovation provides leadership in achieving the University’s strategic goals, particularly in relation to research strategy, researcher education, services, infrastructure and supporting the development of world-class research and impact, both nationally and internationally. Supporting an ethos of excellence, innovation, engagement and impact, the Division is responsible for achieving the research objectives set out in the University Strategic Plan.

If you have the talent, we/'ll give you the opportunity. Together, let/'s make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact: You’ll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: If no links appear, try viewing on another device. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Advertised: 26 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Applications close: 10 Oct 2025 11:55 PM

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