"Research Administration Support Officer"

Job Description:

• Continuing, Full-Time
• Office of Research
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 5
• Total Remuneration $95,618 to $107,560 pa (including salary of $80,799 to $90,890 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated administration professional to join CQUniversity’s Research Centre and Institute Research Administration (CIRA) team in Rockhampton. The CIRA team provides administrative support to research projects led by World Class researchers spanning ten Research Institutes and Research Centres.

The Research Division oversees and manages CQUniversity’s research activities to ensure compliance with the Higher Education Standards Framework. Its mission is to foster a research environment that inspires staff and students to develop and grow their research portfolios and exceed performance expectations.

In this role, you will provide high-level administrative support to the Directors. You will support research projects by organising travel, assisting with financial processes and recruitment in addition to providing procedural and policy advice.

You will be a key part in driving research operational excellence and enabling impactful research outcomes!

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Relevant qualification or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Proficiency in a range of computer software programs and corporate information systems and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience undertaking financial processes, monitoring and tracking budgets, organising purchasing/travel and undertaking HR related processes.
• Proven ability to provide secretarial support to committees.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, solve problems and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 30 November 2025

Job Requisition ID: 6635

Contact Details:

Jodie Guthrie
(07) 4923 2371
j.guthrie@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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Posted: 29/10/2025