"Senior Research Support Officer"

Job Description:

• Full-time position
• 12 months Fixed term
• La Trobe Bundoora campus location
• HEO7
• Base salary from $103,171 + 17% superannuation

About the position

The Senior Research Support Officer is a pivotal member of the Professional and Administration Team in the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport. Reporting to the School’s Senior Manager and working closely with the Associate Dean, Research and Industry Engagement (ADRIE), this role is dedicated to providing high-level administrative support for the School’s research portfolio.

The position focuses on managing the administrative lifecycle of research activities—from large-scale grants to smaller projects—ensuring compliance with ethics requirements, reporting obligations, and financial close processes. Working collaboratively with senior academic staff, researchers, and central University teams, the role ensures that all governance, policy, and procedural requirements are met efficiently and accurately.

This is a purely administrative role: the Senior Research Support Officer does not conduct research but plays a critical part in enabling research success by delivering expert administration and coordination. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled administrator with exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational capability, and the ability to navigate complex compliance frameworks.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Ability to support research grant and contract and budget development, including the ability to develop and apply expertise in current La Trobe tools and systems.
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring, reviewing and streamlining workflows in alignment with internal and external procedures and policies to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in teams and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive/confidential information.
• Demonstrated understanding of research administration and management systems such as interpreting funding guidelines and advising researchers on eligibility, compliance, and application processes, or ability to develop expertise in this area.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements to staff members at La Trobe.
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How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday the 8th of February 2026

Position Enquiries: Denise Strong, Senior Manager, School Office
Email: D.Strong@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant
Email: m.parker@latrobe.edu.au

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• A cover letter addressing your suitability for the position against the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description; and
• An up to date resume

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