Research Administration Officer

This is a Research Administration Officer role with Macquarie University based in North Ryde, NSW, AU
== Macquarie University ==

Role Seniority - mid level

More about the Research Administration Officer role at Macquarie University

PRIMARY DETAIL

- Salary: $99,161 to $109,457 (HEW Level 6), plus 17% employer's superannuation contribution and annual leave loading.  - Full time, fixed term appointment until March2027.  - Based at Wallumattagal Campus, Macquarie University, North Ryde  

The Role 

This role provides operational advice and support to the Principal Investigator and the research team, to support the research activity and requirements for the work area (non-clinical trials).  This includes coordinating and drafting ethics submissions, supporting grant applications and submissions, coordination of outreach events, onboarding new staff and preparing compliance reporting and storing data that is collected from research projects for further analysis.

Some of your main key responsibilities: 

• Manages the general day to day administration activities for the research team (non-clinical trials) and provides operational support for the efficient running of the clinic area via managing supplies (including linen, clinical and non-clinical consumables, equipment and stationery) and via logging maintenance requests.  

  • Manages group phone, email, calendar and SharePoint sites, as well as coordinates team meetings (booking, preparation of agendas, minute taking) and supports the implementation of projects and actions arising from those meetings. 

    • Coordinates and provides advice to the Principal Investigator and research team to support ethics submissions and reporting, including supporting the PI with development of essential research documents, including protocols and PICFs in line with The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. 

      • Provides support to the Principal Investigator with funding applications and existing research projects via; notification of intent submission, navigating funding body application platforms, monitoring project milestones and updating public research profile via the Research Management System (Pure). 

        • Coordinates and implements outreach activities and events including sourcing of venues, management of registrations, budget control /reconciliation, maintenance of appropriate records and files for each event. Develops marketing collateral to promote research events and initiatives. 

          • Liaises with Macquarie Medical School Administration team to facilitate casual, visiting and honorary appointments as required in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and systems. 

            • Represents the Principal Investigator and work area in strategic meetings with relevant stakeholders  

              • Provides financial, purchasing, procurement, expense reconciliation and travel administrative services and support to staff as required, as well as preparing financial reporting  

                • Gathers, and reviews data and information to prepare reports or recommendations to meet internal and external requirements and inform decision making. 

About You

You are highly organised and proactive, you take initiative in managing day-to-day administrative and operational matters, following through to resolution.  You have a proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team, with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.  You are confident in building and managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Your experience extends to developing and supporting research projects, including familiarity with research protocols, experimental design, ethics submissions, and grant applications. You also bring strong numeracy skills, with a track record of managing budgets, reconciling income and expenditure, and overseeing invoice payments and purchases. 

To Apply 

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate (2-page maximum) cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated experience in a related field. 

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities, with a proven capacity to build and manage stakeholder relationships. 

    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, showing initiative in handling operational and administrative matters. 

      • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively, especially during busy periods. 

        • Experience supporting research projects, including protocols, ethics, and grants, as well as good numeracy skills for budget tracking, reconciliation, and financial processes. 

          • Understanding of WHS and safe laboratory practices relevant to the work environment 

DESIRED:  

• Experience in a research-intensive environment  

  • Experience in carrying out scientific literary searches, and preparing literary reviews for further analysis 

Role Specific Conditions 

• Immunisation (Category B). 

  • Criminal History Check 

Role-specific Enquiries: Simon Lewis - Professor of Cognitive Neurology - simon.lewis@mq.edu.au 

Applications Close: Tuesday 2nd of September at 11:59pm (AEST) 

We reserve the right to progress or decline applications at our discretion and may close this advertisement prior to the listed closing date. 

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

02/09/2025 11:59 PM

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Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you'll be learning new things all the time and the Macquarie University team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what's outlined

Key Responsibilities

• Managing administration activities
• Coordinating ethics submissions
• Supporting funding applications

Key Strengths

• Organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Numeracy skills
• Research experience
• Literary search skills
• WHS knowledge

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A Final Note: This is a role with Macquarie University not with Hatch.

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