Senior Research Services Officer-Grants & Ops (17% Super)

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

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