Research Administration Assistant

6 days ago

Mater Misericordiae Hospitals QCH South Brisbane, Australia University of Queensland Full time $76,025 - $80,606

  • Child Health Research Centre

  • Part-time (60%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months

  • Base salary will be in the range $76,025 - $80, % Superannuation (HEW Level 4)

  • Based at the Centre for Children's Research Centre, adjacent to Qld Children's Hospital in South Brisbane

Join a team that's transforming lives through innovation, compassion, and world-class research. At UQ's Queensland Cerebral Palsy Research and Rehabilitation Centre (QCPRRC), your administrative expertise will support ground-breaking clinical trials and research that make a real difference to children and families.

About This Opportunity

We're seeking a proactive and organised Research Administration Assistant to support research-related processes and activities at the QCPRRC, part of UQ's Child Health Research Centre. You'll be working alongside an internationally recognised multidisciplinary team, coordinating key research administration tasks and contributing to impactful clinical trials.

Based at the Centre for Children's Health Research, adjacent to the Queensland Children's Hospital in South Brisbane, this role offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where your work will directly support life-changing research.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting research processes including grants, ethics, funding, and outreach

  • Coordinating meetings, travel, and finance administration

  • Assisting with communication and engagement activities

  • Providing secretarial support and managing research-related documentation

  • Supporting referencing and citation management using software such as EndNote

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you'll work alongside brilliant minds from around the world. Everyone here has a role to play in creating change. As a member of our professional staff, you'll support academic excellence and research that has a lasting impact.

At UQ, we value diversity, collaboration, and innovation. We offer a range of benefits including:

  • 17% superannuation contributions

  • Flexible working arrangements including purchased leave and flex-time

  • Health and wellness programs

  • Access to world-class facilities and vibrant campuses

Learn more about Why Work at UQ.

About You

You're a skilled administrator with a passion for supporting research and making a difference. You thrive in a busy, collaborative environment and bring strong organisational and communication skills.

  • Year 12 or diploma qualification with relevant experience

  • High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

  • Effective time management and problem-solving abilities

  • Experience working in a team environment

  • Ability to quickly learn university systems and procedures

  • Experience with referencing software such as EndNote

  • Familiarity with website content management systems (desirable)

You'll also need to meet UQ's mandatory immunisation requirements.

Questions?

To discuss this role, please contact Shaneen Leishman on
For application queries, contact  and quote the job reference number.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please upload:

  • A cover letter addressing the 'About You' section

  • Your resume

Applications close Wednesday 10th September at 11.00pm AEST (R Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday 18th September 2025.

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