Support Officer (Research Infrastructure & Partnerships)

University of Western Australia; Perth; Remote; AUD 99,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave including parental

Up to 17% employer paid superannuation

Salary packaging available

Incremental progression based on 12 mo

Up to 25% discount on eligible UWAfel

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a dedicated Support Officer (Research Infrastructure Partnerships) to coordinate projects and provide governance and contract support within the Office of Research. You will engage stakeholders across researchers, industry partners and senior leaders to advance research infrastructure priorities.

This fixed-term, full-time role offers a pathway to develop governance, reporting and communications skills while supporting strategic investment in

Qualifications

• Preparation of reports, briefings and business documentation.
• Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience administering programs, projects or initiatives in a service-oriented environment.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and online information management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support projects contributing to the University’s research infrastructure priorities, ensuring activities are delivered efficiently and stakeholder outcomes are achieved.
• Provide high-level administrative and governance support, including committee coordination, reporting, business case development, funding submissions and contract administration.
• Support stakeholder engagement, communications and events that showcase UWA’s research infrastructure capabilities to researchers, industry partners and the broader research community.

Skills

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Governance

Project administration

Organisation

Microsoft Office

Event coordination

Communications

Marketing

Research administration

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

• Play a key role in supporting world-class research infrastructure that enables cutting-edge discoveries and industry collaboration across Western Australia.
• Join a collaborative and purpose-driven team that works with researchers, industry partners, funding bodies and senior leaders to advance research excellence.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 4 months.
• Base salary range: $99,040 – $104,669 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Office of Research supports The University of Western Australia’s research community and external partners in the pursuit of high-quality, impactful and trusted research. Within the Office of Research, the Research Infrastructure & Partnerships team provides business development and operational support to ensure world-class research infrastructure is available to researchers and industry.

The team works across a diverse portfolio of research facilities, infrastructure initiatives, partnerships and funding programs, helping to strengthen collaboration, maximise research capability and support strategic investment in research infrastructure.

About the opportunity

• Coordinate and support projects that contribute to the University’s research infrastructure priorities, ensuring activities are delivered efficiently and stakeholder outcomes are achieved.
• Provide high-level administrative and governance support, including committee coordination, reporting, business case development, funding submissions and contract administration.
• Support stakeholder engagement, communications and events that showcase UWA’s research infrastructure capabilities to researchers, industry partners and the broader research community.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience preparing reports, briefings and business documentation, with the ability to analyse information and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven experience administering programs, projects or initiatives in a service-oriented environment with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, show initiative and consistently meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, spreadsheets and online information management systems; experience in event coordination, communications, marketing or research administration will be highly regarded.

Note: As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.

Position description: PD - Support Officer (Research Infrastructure Partnerships) 524584.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Erika Slavin at [e-mail]

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Wendy Young at [e-mail]

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 11 October 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

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