Research Administration Officer

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
- 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.-
- 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.-
- 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.
- To Apply- 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).- C_riminal History Check_
- Role-specific Enquiries: Simon Lewis - Professor of Cognitive Neurology
- Applications Close: Tuesday 2nd of September at 11:59pm (AEST)

Applications Close:
02/09/2025 11:59 PM

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