Research Office Coordinator – Hybrid & Impact

The Royal Women's Hospital; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 87,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible hybrid working

Wellness initiatives

Public transport access

Onsite facilities

Breastfeeding and pumping rooms

Mentoring and career development

End of trip facilities

Job summary

The Royal Women’s Hospital in Parkville is seeking a Research Administrator to join the Women’s dedicated Research Office. You will provide research administration support and coordination for research conduct and governance, as well as executive assistant support to the Research Director.

This role requires exceptional organisational skills and discretion in handling sensitive information. You will coordinate meetings, committees, travel and registrations, liaise with researchers, hospital

Qualifications

• Higher degree research qualification (attained or currently completing).
• Experience as an Executive or Research Assistant, or in another relevant research-related administration or coordination role.
• Knowledge and experience of research practice and processes.
• Proactive approach to problem solving with sound judgement, research and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders and staff.
• Ability to effectively manage high volumes of work with competing priorities, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide research administration support and governance coordination for research groups and the Research Office.
• Coordinate the organisation and administration of meetings, committees, journal clubs, conferences and research events; schedule, agendas, papers, minutes, travel and registrations.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external enquiries; prepare professional correspondence, reports and presentations; maintain records and research databases.
• Build strong relationships with researchers, clinicians, industry partners and stakeholders while proactively managing workflows and supporting governance and reporting requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Problem solving

Research administration knowledge

Education

Higher degree research qualification (attained or currently completing)

Job description

The Royal Women’s Hospital in Parkville is seeking a Research Administrator to join the Women’s dedicated Research Office. You will provide research administration support and coordination for research conduct and governance, as well as executive assistant support to the Research Director.

This role requires exceptional organisational skills and discretion in handling sensitive information. You will coordinate meetings, committees, travel and registrations, liaise with researchers, hospital