Research Support Officer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Research Support Officer (RSO) to join our Group Research Operations Team within the Griffith Business School.

Working under broad direction, the Research Support Officer (RSO) is responsible for providing high level operational support across a diverse range of research, administrative, event, and communication activities that contribute to the effective functioning of the Group’s research operations.

This position formally reports to the Research Support Manager, and sits in the Dean Research operations team, however, the as position operates as a shared resource, the RSO may be allocated to support research activities at a Group, School/Department or Research Entity level.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Undertake operational, administrative and project work, including admin support to the Dean Research, committees and working groups, and other project activities.
• Coordination of events, workshops and communication activities to support research & external engagement, profile and impact, including development of web, intranet and promotional content, draft communication content for social media as required.
• Administer small grant programs, including application coordination, assessment support and reporting.   
• Provide support across HR functions and finance including processing payments, invoicing, small budgets, and routine correspondence related to projects.  
• Preparation and/or analysis of data and reports to track research performance outputs (e.g. publications and income) and monitor research profile platforms (Symplectic Elements/Griffith Experts) to support visibility and external engagement.  
• Promote the School and Research Entities' strategic programs.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A relevant degree, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.  
• Demonstrated high level of organisational and multitasking abilities with high attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong team player.
• Understanding of university systems relating to finance, HR, communications, and event management is highly desirable.

What we can offer
This is a full-time continuing position based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan), with an expectation to relocate to the Brisbane City precinct (South Bank, CBD, or a combination of both) from 2027. As a multi-site university, Griffith may also require work across other locations as needed.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 6 range $94,966 - $101,295 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $111,110 - $118,515 per annum.

Additional Information

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

How to apply
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the Job Description/Key Accountabilities above and the position description).
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details.

Applicants must have Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not offered and successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Khyla Truloff, via email: [email protected].

Closing date: Sunday, 28th June 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.