Project Support Officer

$70,650 to $79,660
- Ongoing, full-time
- Kelvin Grove

**Who are we looking for?**

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Project Support Officer to join Office of Research Services, Research Portfolio, Academic Division.

The Project Management Unit (PMU) forms part of the Office of Research Services (ORS) and is responsible for the establishment and project management of funded projects. The team consists of a Team Leader, two Project Coordinators, Senior Project Officer, eight Project Officers and two Project Support Officers. The Project Support Officer’s role is to assist in the establishment of project records and project accounts for the University’s funded projects. This hands-on position will liaise extensively with key stakeholders and will be expected to work closely with Faculty academic and professional staff, to ensure that the establishment of projects is coordinated accurately, effectively and to a high standard.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the Research Portfolio**
QUT has experienced the strongest, sustained research growth of any university in the sector over the last ten years. The scale and complexity of research at QUT has reached a level that requires enhanced processes and resources to support the University’s research community in meeting its aspirations and compliance obligations.

The Portfolio of R&I provides high quality support and training and conducts compliance and reporting across a range of obligations at an organisational level in an environment of dynamic growth in cross institutional collaborations.

The Portfolio is comprised of five units including Research Strategy and Policy, Research Infrastructure, Sustainability Strategy, Office of Research Services and Office of Research Ethics and Integrity.

Research Strategy and Policy provides strategy and policy advice and support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) in addition to managing and coordinating the activities of the Portfolio Office, providing operational leadership and financial management oversight of the Portfolio’s budget and the University research budget. The Graduate Research Education and Development (GRE+D), in Research Strategy and Policy, supports learning and skills development for all research students and their supervisors, thereby preparing industry and work ready research graduates.
Research Infrastructure (RI) delivers coordinated University-wide research infrastructure capabilities through distinct research facilities. In collaboration with internal and external partners, the unit acquires, facilitates access to, develops, and manages world-class research infrastructure capabilities.
Sustainability Strategy advises the University on sustainability strategy, planning, policy, and partnerships and supports the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) in pursuing major research initiatives in the sustainability space. The Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Office also champions and coordinates education for sustainability at QUT in collaboration with the Education Portfolio and supports sustainability programs linked to QUT’s operations.

Office of Research Ethics and Integrity (OREI) supports researchers by providing education, guidance, process and advice for research ethics, biosafety and responsible research practices to embed a high quality research culture at the University.

**What you need to succeed**

You will thrive in this role if you are passionate about developing trusted working relationships and delivering high-level administrative support to a collegiate and high-performing team.

You will demonstrate:
1. Education, training, and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of a degree.
2. Demonstrated attention to detail, time management skills and ability to undertake high-volume tasks efficiently to meet tight deadlines within competing priorities.
3. Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of clients to provide high quality service, effectively negotiate outcomes and solve problems.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment to provide quality client service and contribute positively and equitably to a work environment focused on effective, improved work practices, and realisation of Divisional plans.
5. Demonstrated digital literacy skills with a strong emphasis on accuracy with experience using and maintaining large-scale databases and the ability to access and manipulate data required for various reports.