Research Support Assistant

Research Support Assistant

• Continuing| Part-Time (.5)

• Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $80,405 - $88,737 p.a.

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

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About the Role

This role provides research contract administration, management and support services to  Flinders University researchers and other key stakeholders.

As the Research Support Assistant, you will contribute to the efficient operations of the Research Contracts team and provides research administration support and assistance to researchers associated with the processing of research contracts, research data capture and integrity and the communication of research activities and capabilities.

 This is achieved by:

• Providing support to the Manager, Research Contracts and Senior Research Contracts Officer to administer research contract related services.

• Performing administrative tasks associated with the processing of research contracts.

• Contributing to the efficient and accurate management of the integrity of research management databases, and reporting from such databases.

• Contributing to a pro-active and positive customer service culture and goals of the University, promoting a culture of service excellence.

Please refer to the attached position description for a more comprehensive list of roles and responsibilities .

About the Portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, (Research) 

Research is a fundamental cornerstone of our mission as a university. Through research, and research-led teaching, we build and develop the knowledge and capabilities that improve lives and enhance society as a whole.   

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Leadership Team comprise the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Training and Capabilities) and Dean of Graduate Research, the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Enterprise and Infrastructure), the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Performance and Impact), the Chief Research Development Officer and the Research Lead: Indigenous Research Strategy.  This team, together with the Research Development and Support (RDS) and the Office of Graduate Research (OGR) Teams provide leadership and support to achieve the University’s research goals. 

The Portfolio includes: 

The Research Development and Support (RDS) Team works with Flinders researchers, Colleges, Institutes and Centres, other portfolios and external stakeholders to proactively support research. 

The Office of Graduate Research (OGR) Team provides support, expertise and guidance for prospective and enrolled HDR students, HDR supervisors and Colleges through each stage of candidature and professional development. 

About You

You are someone who thrives in a changing and fast paced environment, and have a clear focus on quality customer service, which showcases your high-level verbal and written communication skills. This enables you to work and negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders.

Your high-level attention to detail and excellent time management skills allow you to prioritise tasks within a team of professionals, to meet tight deadlines.

To be successful in this role, you can demonstrate:

• Effective to well-developed oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills, together with proven ability to liaise and engage with a broad range of stakeholders.

• The ability to apply informed judgement to analytical and problem-solving skills across multiple areas.

• Acute time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet required deadlines.

• Well-developed computing skills in using office computer applications, including the Microsoft office suite, web pages and databases.

You will also have completed a degree or possess an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym  and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Sophie Trabilisie

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

30 Apr 2025

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.