Senior Research Services Officer

Curtin University; Bentley; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

17% superannuation

On-campus gym

Medical centre

Childcare facilities

Job summary

Curtin University invites applications for the Senior Research Services Officer role at Bentley Campus. You will coordinate research services across a client portfolio, provide senior administrative support, and guide RSS processes with Curtin policies and lifecycle experience.

You will collaborate across teams to strengthen research support and drive service improvements. The role requires a relevant degree with experience and strong analytical, policy interpretation, and stakeholder management

Qualifications

• A relevant degree with experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and professional experience.
• Experience delivering client-focused administrative coordination in a complex environment.
• Strong ability to interpret policies and procedures, provide accurate advice and make sound decisions on rules and entitlements.
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, communication and organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research service activities across a client portfolio, providing senior administrative support and expert advice across RSS processes.
• Support researchers and stakeholders with responsive guidance informed by university policies, external requirements and stakeholder needs.
• Guide and support team members in day-to-day activities while contributing to improved systems, processes and service delivery.
• Collaborate with university service providers and model Curtin’s values through professional conduct, continuous improvement and flexible support.
• Oversee the development, submission and management of research grant application processes by applying your extensive experience and expertise of category 1 competitive grants in particular.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in research administration processes, streamlining procedures to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills

Research administration

Analytical skills

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

• Competitive remuneration + 17% super contributions
• On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities
• Fixed-term - 2 year contract, Full-time, Bentley Campus

Reference:

1669981

About the Role:

As Senior Research Services Officer, you will coordinate research services across a client portfolio, supporting researchers with tailored advice, project administration and complex Research Services and Systems (RSS) processes. Drawing on your knowledge of Curtin policies, procedures and research project lifecycles, you will work flexibly across teams to meet changing priorities and deliver responsive, high-quality service. Collaborating with RSS colleagues and key stakeholders, you will help strengthen research support, improve service delivery and contribute to Curtin’s ongoing research success.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate research service activities across a client portfolio, providing senior administrative support and expert advice across RSS processes.
• Support researchers and stakeholders with responsive guidance informed by university policies, external requirements and stakeholder needs.
• Guide and support team members in day-to-day activities while contributing to improved systems, processes and service delivery.
• Collaborate with university service providers and model Curtin’s values through professional conduct, continuous improvement and flexible support.
• Oversee the development, submission and management of research grant application processes by applying your extensive experience and expertise of category 1 competitive grants in particular.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in research administration processes, streamlining procedures to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

Who we are looking for (Selection Criteria):

We are looking for a proactive and service-focused professional who brings strong research administration skills, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to supporting researchers and stakeholders.

• A relevant degree with experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and professional experience.
• Experience delivering client-focused administrative coordination in a complex environment, with a commitment to best practice and continuous improvement.
• Strong ability to interpret policies and procedures, provide accurate advice and make sound decisions on rules and entitlements.
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, communication and organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, work collaboratively and provide guidance to others.

Role Requirements:

• As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

This Fixed Term G06 level role attracts a remuneration of $99,213- $105,251 + 17% superannuation.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Applications close: 9pm (AWST), Thursday, 10th September 2026

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.