Research Support Officer

Griffithuniversity; Southport; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffith University invites applications for a fixed-term, full-time Research Support Officer to advance research excellence within the School of Education and Professional Studies and GIER. You will work with senior leaders to drive capacity-building, strategic projects and strong partnerships that enhance research performance and societal impact.

The role requires a postgraduate qualification or substantial experience in research development, with demonstrated ability to coordinate

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification and/or substantial experience in research development, research management or higher education administration.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate research development initiatives, strategic projects and research groups.
• Ability to analyse data, prepare reports and briefing materials, and provide evidence-based strategic advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead research development initiatives by coordinating groups, capacity-building programs and strategic projects across the School and GIER.
• Provide expert research support and advice to senior leaders, researchers and committees on priorities and governance.
• Drive research funding success by coordinating grant development activities and partnerships.
• Enhance research visibility and impact through communication, engagement and knowledge translation activities.
• Deliver governance and planning insights through data analysis, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Research development

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Governance tools

Job description

Griffith University is seeking a dynamic and strategically minded Research Support Officer to play a pivotal role in advancing research excellence across the School of Education and Professional Studies and the Griffith Institute for Educational Research (GIER).

Working closely with the Head and Dean, Education and Professional Studies, research leaders and key stakeholders, you will drive initiatives that strengthen research performance, foster a vibrant research culture, and build research capacity across the School and Institute. This influential role offers the opportunity to lead research development projects, support the growth of collaborative research groups and strategic partnerships, and enhance the visibility, impact and engagement of world-class research.

If you are passionate about enabling research success, translating strategy into action, and supporting researchers to maximise their impact, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformative research initiatives that make a difference in education and society.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Lead research development initiatives by coordinating research groups, capacity-building programs and strategic projects that strengthen research performance and culture across the School and GIER.
• Provide expert research support and advice to senior leaders, researchers and committees on research priorities, opportunities, governance and strategic initiatives.
• Drive research funding success through the coordination of grant development activities, funding opportunities and collaborative research partnerships.
• Enhance research visibility and impact by implementing communication, engagement and knowledge translation activities that promote the profile and influence of School and GIER research.
• Deliver research performance insights and governance support through data analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement and the coordination of research planning and decision-making processes.

About you

The successful candidate will have a relevant postgraduate qualification and/or substantial experience in research development, research management, higher education administration or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating research development initiatives, strategic projects, research groups or capacity-building programs, with the ability to deliver outcomes in complex organisational environments.
• Proven ability to support research funding activities, facilitate collaboration, and build productive relationships with researchers, industry, government, community and other external stakeholders.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing and implementing strategies that enhance research visibility, engagement, reputation and impact across diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex data and information, prepare high-quality reports and briefing materials, and provide evidence-based advice to support strategic planning, governance and decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively, influence outcomes and build effective partnerships across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple initiatives, and identify opportunities for process and service improvement.

Desirable

• Experience working within a university, research institute or knowledge-intensive environment.
• Knowledge of the Australian higher education and research funding landscape, including competitive grant schemes, research impact and engagement frameworks.

What we can offer

This is a fixed term (available until 31 December 2026), full-time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast (preferred) or Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University's campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range

• The full-time base salary for a HEW Level 7 is in the range $104,504 - $113,219 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range $122,270 - $132,466 per annum.

Why Griffith?

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including leave loading
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives - on campus Gym facilities