HDR Engagement Senior Support Officer

Uniglobalcareers; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 94,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Flinders University is seeking a dedicated HDR Engagement Senior Support Officer within the Office of Graduate Research. You will provide high‑level administrative, project and stakeholder support for national and international HDR engagement and partnership activities.

The role works closely with the Dean of Graduate Research, HDR Strategic Operations, and external industry partners to drive cotutelle arrangements, internships, scholarships and the National Industry PhD Program.

Qualifications

• High-level administrative, project or coordination experience, preferably in higher education.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Experience with databases and complex information systems; strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Understanding HDR engagement, research partnerships and industry collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support HDR engagement and partnership initiatives, including cotutelles, internships and National Industry PhD Program.
• Coordinate projects, reporting, committees and events that support national and international HDR engagement.
• Provide advice and high-quality support to HDR students, supervisors and stakeholders on relevant policies and guidelines.
• Build relationships and collaborate across Colleges, professional services and external industry partners.

Skills

Administrative support

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Database experience

Microsoft Office

HDR engagement understanding

Policy interpretation

Tools

Database management

CRM systems

Office 365

Job description

Australia — International Student Market

822K inbound students (2024) +10%

1. China 168K

2. India 128K

3. Nepal 57K

4. Vietnam 33K

5. Malaysia 26K

3 international branch campuses in Australia

Position Details 5-Years Fixed Term | Full Time Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $94,456 - $100,710 | 17% Super Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position Description A Role with Impact: The HDR Engagement Senior Support Officer is a key role within the Office of Graduate Research (OGR), providing high-level administrative, project and stakeholder support for national and international Higher Degree by Research (HDR) engagement and partnership activities. Working closely with the Dean of Graduate Research, HDR Strategic Operations and Quality Assurance Partner, College HDR Coordinators and the HDR Engagement and Partnerships Manager, you will support initiatives including cotutelle arrangements, industry internships, scholarships and the National Industry PhD Program. You will coordinate projects, reporting, committees and events while providing advice and support to HDR students, supervisors and internal and external stakeholders. The HDR Engagement Senior Support Officer will: Support HDR engagement and partnership initiatives, including cotutelles, internships, industry scholarships and the National Industry PhD Program. Coordinate projects, reporting, committees and events that support national and international HDR engagement and partnership activities. Provide advice and high-quality support to HDR students, supervisors and stakeholders on relevant policies, procedures and engagement opportunities. Build strong relationships and contribute to continuous improvement, working across Colleges, professional services and external industry partners to enhance HDR engagement and services About You You are an organised, collaborative and highly capable professional with experience providing administrative, project or coordination support, ideally within the higher education sector. You bring strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes. You are confident interpreting policies and procedures, working with a diverse range of stakeholders and providing professional advice and support in a complex environment. You demonstrate: Experience providing high-level administrative, project or coordination support, preferably within higher education, research partnerships or industry engagement. The ability to interpret, apply and provide advice on complex policies, procedures and guidelines, with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Experience working with databases and complex information systems, together with strong Microsoft Office skills. An understanding of current issues affecting the higher education sector, particularly HDR engagement, research partnerships and industry collaboration. About the Office of Graduate Research: The Office of Graduate Research (OGR) supports the success, development and impact of Flinders University's Higher Degree by Research (HDR) community. Our experienced team provides expert support across the HDR lifecycle, from admissions, progression and examination through to research training, employability, industry engagement, international opportunities and supervisor development. We are committed to creating an exceptional HDR experience, fostering research excellence and connecting our researchers with opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Life at Flinders They say know your place. We say you've found it right here. Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next. Reaching beyond the limits