Senior Research Support Officer
Job No.: 678619
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $93,496 - $100,918 pa HEW 06 plus 17% employer superannuation
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Research Support Officer to provide integrated, high-level administrative support to research staff. In this pivotal role, you will support the development and submission of competitive research applications and funding proposals, contributing directly to the success of research initiatives.
As the Senior Research Support Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with research-related policies and procedures, while fostering clear communication and consistent implementation across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative expertise and a passion for enabling research excellence to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic academic environment.
As the successful candidate, you will have a solid understanding of the external research funding landscape and experience with research grants and proposals. You’ll bring excellent organisational skills, the ability to manage competing deadlines, and strong attention to detail. Your experience in budget development, problem-solving, and reporting will support senior decision-making, while your interpersonal and communication skills will ensure effective collaboration across teams. Proficiency in relevant software and a commitment to confidentiality and service excellence will be key to your success in this role.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Mr Ritayan Roy, Research Development Manager, +61 3 9905 2146
Position Description: Senior Research Support Officer
Applications Close: Tuesday 6 May 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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