Job Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

About the Opportunity

The Research Support Officer (RSO) provides high level research support services as part of the Group Research Services Team. Working under broad direction, the RSO may be allocated to support research activities at a Group, School/Department, or Research Entity level.

In this role, you will deliver a broad range of research, administrative, and communication support, contributing to the effective and efficient operation of the Group’s research activities. As a valued member of the Group Research Services Team, the RSO operates as a shared resource, supporting research initiatives across the Group.

This position reports to the Senior Executive Officer (Research Entities).

Key responsibilities include

• Provide high level administrative and operational research support to researchers, under the guidance of Group research leaders.
• Support research reporting requirements, including milestone, budget and project related correspondence.
• Deliver administrative and project support across research activities, including committee support, coordination of expertise, external engagement and event management.
• Manage research budgets, accounts and HR processes associated with active research projects.
• Prepare and analyse data and reports to track research performance (e.g. publications, income and HDR completions).
• Support and promote strategic research programs, including coordinating events and maintaining research web and communication content in collaboration with Marketing and Communications.

About you

The occupant of this position will hold relevant qualifications, or an equivalent combination of relevant skills, knowledge and experience and/or education/training.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is a continuing opportunity based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) campus, As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples

Salary Range

HEW 6 salary – Base range - $94,966.18 - $101,295.41 + 17% super. Full package range - $111,110.42 - $118,515.75.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

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 qualifications above and the
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on l.whitworth@griffith.edu.au

Closing date: Sunday 7th June at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.