Research Support Officer

Company 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.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Research Support Officer to join the Griffith Business School Research Operations Team. Reporting to the Research Support Manager within the Dean (Research) Office, this position provides professional administrative and operational support for research activities across Griffith Business School.

As a shared resource, the Research Support Officer may support activities at Group, Department or Research Entity level.

Working under broad direction, the Research Support Officer is responsible for a varied portfolio of research operations, communications, events, projects, systems and administrative processes. The role supports the effective delivery and promotion of the School’s research activities, profile and impact. It is a professional staff position focused on enabling research operations rather than undertaking academic research.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate operational, administrative and project activities for the Research Operations Team, researchers, committees and working groups, including preparing meeting papers and minutes, tracking action items and supporting agreed outcomes.
• Develop communications that promote GBS research and impact to internal and external audiences, including LinkedIn articles, research stories, web and intranet content, and other promotional material.
• Plan and coordinate research events, workshops, seminars and stakeholder engagement activities, managing timelines, communications, logistics and follow-up to support effective delivery.
• Coordinate the administration of small grant schemes and programs, including application rounds, submissions and records, assessment processes, applicant communications and outcome reporting.
• Coordinate administrative processes relating to projects, finance and HR, including payments, invoicing, small budgets, routine correspondence and record management, in accordance with relevant University requirements.
• Gather, prepare and analyse research data, including publications and research income, for meetings, dashboards and reporting. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for the Research Operations Team.
• Maintain and support research information and profile platforms, including Symplectic Elements and Griffith Experts, to ensure the accuracy and visibility of GBS research information.
• Contribute to the delivery and promotion of strategic research programs and initiatives across Griffith Business School, its departments and research entities.
• Build effective working relationships with academic and professional staff, central University areas and external stakeholders, and use sound judgement to resolve routine matters or escalate issues where appropriate.

About you

• Experience developing research communications, including research stories, academic profiles, website content and social media content.
• Experience coordinating research seminars, workshops, conferences and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Experience supporting research teams, research centres, institutes or academic departments including coordinating research-related committees or working groups and preparing research reports & briefing papers to support. 

In addition you will have:

• Highly developed skills in coordinating professional administrative, operational or project activities, with the ability to organise competing priorities and deliver accurate work within agreed timeframes.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and engaging content for different audiences and communication channels.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships and communicate effectively with people at different levels.
• Experience gathering, maintaining and presenting information for reporting, meetings or decision-making, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A positive, friendly and team-oriented approach, with a genuine willingness to assist others, share responsibilities and contribute to a supportive and collaborative working environment.

What we can offer

This is a full-time continuing position based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). From February 2027 (the anticipated relocation date), your primary work location will be Brisbane CBD – the date of the relocation is yet to be confirmed. 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 note: This position was recently advertised (June 2026) and as such, applicants who have previously applied for this position will not be required to submit a further application.

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

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the "About you", above and the position description). If applying through the Indeed jobs board, please include your cover letter in your resume document.
• 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, 13th September 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.