Research and Administration Support Officer

2 weeks ago


South Brisbane, Australia Mater Group Full time

**Job no**: 503134
**Work type**: Permanent
**Location**: South Brisbane
**Categories**: Administration, Research

Mater Research are looking for a **Research and Administration Support Officer** to join the team This permanent, full time role will be based at our South Brisbane campus.

Mater Research is a recognised leader in medical research. Our bench to bedside philosophy sees us working across Mater Health’s hospitals and health services, The University of Queensland, and the world-class Translational Research Institute (TRI).

We are committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners and collaborators to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care, and outcomes for patients and our broader community.

**Salary range: $45.76 - $50.05 per hour plus superannuation and**access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900** +**access to many staff benefits

**What you’ll be doing**

The Research and Administration Support Officer will be responsible for the smooth and efficient delivery of administrative support to Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability and Autism Health (QCEIDAH) senior staff and research team.
- Provide high-level support to senior staff, ensuring coordination of diaries, travel logistics, and engagements critical to the Centre’s success.
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment in managing sensitive correspondence and confidential communications.
- Proactively identify and address Centre needs, initiating actions from Centre meetings and implementing solutions to improve workflow efficiency.
- Draft, edit and format agendas, presentations, all-staff communications, and routine correspondence to meet required timeframes and quality standards.
- Act as a liaison between the Centre and key internal and external partners to foster collaboration, building trust and acting with high integrity.
- Work collaboratively with the other professional teams across Mater to create synergies and promote the strategic goals of QCEIDAH and Mater Research.
- Contribute to work instructions, policies, or procedures to improve quality and efficiency of organisational functions of QCEIDAH and Mater Research.
- Provide administrative and operational support for Centre meetings when required, including compiling agendas, preparing minutes, and following up on action items.
- Manage education sessions and events organised for the Centre, including invitations, venue booking, catering, event information dissemination, audiovisual requirements and guest lists as required.

**About you**

Qualifications and Experience
- Essential_
- Minimum Certificate III in Business or equivalent relevant qualification or workplace experience
- Minimum of five years administrative experience in a corporate or academic setting including the provision of team support
- Desirable_
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline highly regarded.
- At least two years’ experience in a Support Officer role supporting team members and help coordinating teamwork.
- Experience in a support officer role.

**Why join us?**

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- **Increase your take-home pay** with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- **Grow your career** with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- **Wellbeing support** through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- **Access a range of health and wellbeing services** with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- **Exclusive discounts** across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few)
- **Stay active** with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- **Convenient, discounted on-site parking**:

- **Enjoy great food** with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- **Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.**

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. **#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE**

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
- For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our _Reconciliation webpage_. _

**Advertised**: 27 May 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 09 Jun 2025 E. Australia Standard Time



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