Senior Research Administration Officer

Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation

St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Base: $95,361.62 - $102,302.92; benefits: 17% supe...
Hybrid
Grant and project support
Research contract management
Research record maintenance
Join the QAAFI Commercial and Grants Office as a Senior Research Administration Officer and play a pivotal role in enabling cutting-edge research and innovation

Job Summary

  • Join the QAAFI Commercial and Grants Office as a Senior Research Administration Officer and play a pivotal role in enabling cutting-edge research and innovation.
  • In this role, you will support researchers across the full project lifecycle—helping secure funding, manage contracts, and deliver impactful outcomes.
  • You’ll work in a collaborative, supportive team that values open communication, shared learning, and mutual respect, while building strong connections across the University and with external partners.

Matching Summary

Join the QAAFI Commercial and Grants Office as a Senior Research Administration Officer and play a pivotal role in enabling cutting-edge research and innovation.

Salary

Base: $95,361.62 - $102,302.92; Benefits: 17% Superannuation + 17.5% annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Grant and Project Support
  • Research contract management
  • Research record maintenance
  • Proficiency in computer applications
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Contribute to research excellence
  • Advance professional skills
  • Proactive problem-solving approach

Key Requirements

  • Degree with relevant professional experience
  • Experience in research administration
  • Knowledge of research pre-award processes
  • Experience with university reporting systems
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia

Work Rights

Unrestricted work rights

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