Research Services Officer

Full-Time Fixed Term Ending 25th of October 2027
- $83,283 - $91,103 (G05) per annum + 17% superannuation
- Opportunity for on-going career development & Flexible Working

**Job Reference**:1114183**

**About the Role**:
Are you passionate about supporting groundbreaking research? Curtin University is on the lookout for a proactive and enthusiastic Research Services Officers to join our dynamic team full-time on a two-year fixed-term contract

In this exciting role, you’ll be at the forefront of cutting-edge research—working directly with researchers to bring innovative ideas to life. You’ll provide expert guidance, offer tailored support, and ensure that all projects comply with the latest policies and regulations.

As part of the Research Services and Systems team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across the university to offer a responsive, personalised service that empowers researchers and helps cement Curtin’s reputation as a leader in world-class research.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Provide a personalised and proactive service to Curtin researchers which is focussed on understanding their needs and delivering fit for purpose solutions and interactions.
- Reviewing existing research proposals, developing project budgets, including interpretation of funding rules, associated funder requirements and obligations, and relevant legislation, codes, and guidelines.
- Proactively supporting successful research projects, including monitoring, invoicing, and coordinating reporting on contractual and project milestones.
- Provide advice and coordinate project amendments and Contract Agreement Variations with the internal stakeholders, research teams and external organisations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of research activities, grants, and budgets.

**We are looking for**:

- Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple and often competing tasks with attention to detail within deadlines in a high-volume environment.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with the ability to use discretion and knowledge to determine appropriate actions.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in both oral and written communication with well-developed cross-cultural sensitivity and diplomacy.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and to consult and liaise with stakeholders across an organisation with cross cultural sensitivity.

**Role Requirements**:

- As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role

**Research at Curtin**
Across all our research areas, we aim to strike a balance between demand-driven research, which solves defined problems for industry and society, and researcher-driven research, which is characterised by a desire to push the limits of understanding.

Our research is broad in scope, encompassing a range of fields in science, engineering, health, society, engineering, health, society, business and more.

**About Curtin University**

**What We Offer You**:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page

**Join Us**
**If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and provide the following documents**:

- CV
- Cover Letter outlining your skills, interest and experience

**Applications close: Wednesday 22nd of October 2025.**
- Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert._