Principal Research Administration Officer — Grants & Impact

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Queensland is seeking a Principal Research Administration Officer in the School of Chemical Engineering at the St Lucia Campus, Brisbane. This full-time, permanent role offers a base salary of AU$106,709.01 to AU$116,198.52 per year plus 17% superannuation.

You will be the School’s main contact for research administration, guiding researchers through grant processes, helping develop early career researchers, and providing high-level advice on funding and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in research administration or management.
• Ability to develop briefings and strategic reports with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills for internal and external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on research performance and administration.
• Coordinate submissions across funding opportunities and deadlines.
• Support researcher development and grant processes.
• Act as Secretary to the School Research Committee and manage the School website content.

Skills

Research admin

Grant mgmt

Data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Education

Degree + four years relevant experience or equivalent

Job description

The University of Queensland is seeking a Principal Research Administration Officer in the School of Chemical Engineering at the St Lucia Campus, Brisbane. This full-time, permanent role offers a base salary of AU$106,709.01 to AU$116,198.52 per year plus 17% superannuation.

You will be the School’s main contact for research administration, guiding researchers through grant processes, helping develop early career researchers, and providing high-level advice on funding and governance.