"Support Officer (Research Infrastructure & Partnerships)"

Job Description:

• Support projects that showcase UWA’s research strengths & infrastructure.
• Coordinate funding schemes & engaging content for major research initiatives.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis until January 2027.
• Base salary: $95,231 plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Office of Research is in the portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and provides service and support to the UWA community and its partners in their pursuit of high quality, trusted, innovative research for our community.

Teams in the Office of Research are structured to develop, enable and protect research using a model that is researcher focused and encompasses specialist knowledge, education and development, enhanced visibility, and research management processes via online systems and governance.

The Research Infrastructure & Partnerships team sits within Research Enterprise and provides business development support to ensure world class research infrastructure is available to WA researchers and industry.

About the opportunity

• Provide project and administrative support to the Research Infrastructure and Partnerships team.
• Coordinate internal funding schemes and support the preparation of funding proposals and business cases.
• Develop capability statements, case studies and other communications to showcase UWA’s research strengths and investment priorities.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Demonstrated high level literacy with proven experience in gathering and interpreting information, writing reports and communicating information to a wide range of stakeholders in a variety of formats.
• Substantial experience in providing successful service-oriented administration of funding programs or development initiatives.
• Experience in marketing including website content development and event coordination (desirable).
• Experience in research administration (desirable).

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Erika Slavin at erika.slavin@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 27 November 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.