"Senior Research Administration Officer"

Job Description:

• UQ Biological Resources
• Full-time, fixed-term position until September 2028
• Base salary will be in the range $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
• Based at our Gatton campus

About This Opportunity

Step into a pivotal role at the Queensland Animal Science Precinct (QASP) as a Senior Research Administration Officer, where your expertise will directly support cutting-edge research and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level by ensuring world-class compliance, governance, and administration across a dynamic research environment. You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing QASP’s high standards, supporting critical programs ranging from ISO 9001 and animal ethics to quarantine, OGTR, and feedlot quality assurance.

As part of this role, you will be at the heart of the precinct’s operations, ensuring processes run smoothly, audits are managed efficiently, and research initiatives are fully supported, while contributing to the growth and impact of one of Australia’s leading animal science research facilities.

Apply today to join QASP and make a real impact on world-class animal science research!

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support compliance and governance with all relevant regulatory frameworks and accreditation standards (e.g., ISO 9001, animal ethics, quarantine, OGTR, WHS, NFAS), including maintaining accurate records, supporting audits, and liaising with stakeholders.
• Manage quality systems and processes, including the development, implementation, and review of quality management and training systems for research administration and compliance.
• Provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to QASP management and the Executive Committee, including coordination of documentation, communications, agendas, minutes, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate research-related activities and information management, such as maintaining databases and organising research seminars, workshops, and research days.

About UQ’s Gatton Campus

Established over 125 years ago, UQ’s Gatton Campus has a long history – from starting out as a dedicated agricultural institution, to being a field hospital during WWII, and to joining the UQ community in 1990.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join an organisation where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Free parking and intercampus bus
• On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office
• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services
• Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility
• Volunteer in our community garden

About You

• A degree with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.
• Experience in research administration, with sound knowledge of research policies and procedures—or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.
• Advanced computer skills, including word-processing, data management, spreadsheets, and web maintenance; proficiency in Smartsheet is highly regarded.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and deliver excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated ability in event management, project coordination, audits, and compliance with regulatory frameworks and accreditation requirements.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively, exercising judgement, initiative, and teamwork as required.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Milou Dekkers at m.dekkers@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 8 March 2026, 11.00pm AEST (R-55665).