Research Support Assistant

Position Details

• Continuing Part Time at 0.7 FTE
• Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $84,599 – $93,366 pa (pro-rata for part time) | 17% Superannuation
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• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

About the Role

The Research Support Assistant provides administrative support to Research Development and Support (RDS), the College of Human Sciences and Culture, and affiliated Institutes and Centres. Working under general direction, you will contribute to the delivery of research support services by coordinating key administrative processes, supporting researchers and professional staff, and helping maintain accurate systems, reporting, and communications.

In this position, you will also:

• Provide administrative and research support to researchers, teams, and committees
• Assist with research grant and tender application processes
• Maintain databases, systems, and web content
• Collate and share research information and funding opportunities

About You

You are an organised and detail-focused administrator with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. You enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment and are able to manage your time effectively across a range of tasks. You adapt well to changing priorities, approach challenges with a practical mindset, and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. You are confident using tools like Excel and are interested in building your skills in research administration and financial processes.

In addition, you will have:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and confidence working with data
• Sound problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• An interest in research administration, with some exposure to grants, compliance, or finance processes (desirable)

How to Apply and Information

• As well as a CV, you are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• This position is open to domestic candidates. For more information regarding this position, please contact Kirsty de Ruyter.
• Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Sunday, 10 May 2026

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.