Coordinator, Research Student Support

COORDINATOR, RESEARCH STUDENT SUPPORT

GRADUATE RESEARCH SERVICES

JOONDALUP CAMPUS

$95,310 - $102,830 PA (HEW 6)

ONGOING, FULL-TIME

Edith Cowan UniversityAre you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we're inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we're united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research. 

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary. About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists within Research Services. We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Graduate Research Services (GRS) Team. 

The Research Student Support Coordinator will work closely with the Manager, Graduate Research Services, the Dean of Graduate Research, Associate Deans (Research), and the dedicated GRS team. The role is central to coordinating research support services for doctoral and research master candidates, ensuring quality assurance processes, and strengthening the research culture across the University. The GRS team is responsible for:

• Guiding and assisting HDR candidates and their supervisors throughout the research journey;
• Fostering a vibrant research culture that encourages collaboration and effective communication at ECU;
• Coordinating ECU's strategic scholarships allocation and management, and identifying new opportunities; and
• Delivering analytics and reporting on all matters related to HDR candidates and supervisors.

About you

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Experience providing high-level administrative and coordination services in a large organisation. Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products (intermediate or above Excel skills are desirable).
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally and positively with candidates and supervisors by phone and online. A friendly, respectful approach and clear guidance are essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use sound judgment, make recommendations, and take responsibility for outcomes.
• The ability to adapt established policies and processes to meet objectives, applying initiative and discretion to deliver solutions while considering impacts across related areas.

Previous experience in the Higher Education sector, particularly with respect to postgraduate research students, whilst not essential, will be well regarded.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we're committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact Ms Vada Ng on or email for more information.

Application ProcessPlease upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a statement of no more than 2 pages demonstrating your suitability for the role addressing the key criteria listed above.

Advert Closure

Applications close Thursday, 9 October 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.