Research Administrative Officer

Job No.: 696210

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.6)

Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 16 August 2027

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $100,155 - $108,106 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact as a Research Administrative Officer at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive research community, collaborating with academics and staff
• Transform ideas into impact by enabling research initiatives and programs

The Opportunity

The Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (MNHS) Faculty Office is seeking to appoint an experienced Research Administrative Officer to provide high-quality research administration support that enables the delivery of initiatives and programs supporting the growth and development of researchers and research activity across the Faculty. This role will play an important part in coordinating research support services, including the administration of internal grant schemes and awards, supporting major grant and fellowship application initiatives, and contributing to activities that strengthen research capability.

Working closely with researchers, professional staff and senior leaders, this position will also coordinate a range of research-related activities, including workshops, seminars and events, prepare reports and documentation, analyse data and support continuous improvement initiatives. 

We are seeking an individual with a relevant degree and demonstrated experience in research administration within the higher education sector, supported by strong project coordination, analytical and communication skills. You will also have the ability to manage competing priorities, collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, apply data analysis tools including Microsoft Excel, and quickly adapt to new systems and technologies.

If you are passionate about supporting research excellence through effective administration and collaboration, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity within the MNHS Faculty Office.

Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – 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.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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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 specifically address the following points from the Key Selection Criteria. 

KSC 2: Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to set priorities, manage time and plan work to meet
deadlines

KSC 4: High-level analytical skills and a demonstrated capacity to develop and implement effective techniques and
research processes and systems

KSC 8: Advanced computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet-based data analysis. This criteria is essential.

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.

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: Dr Casilda Black, Senior Research Manager, +61 3 9902 9143

Position Description: Research Administrative Officer

Applications Close: Sunday 2 August 2026, 11:55pm AEST