Job Description
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.
The Hopkins Centre aims to deliver timely translation of knowledge and research that will achieve measurable improvements and outcomes for people living with chronic disability and complex health conditions in our community.
At The Hopkins Centre, our researchers focus on topics of relevance to people with brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, persistent pain and other chronic disabling conditions that have lifelong implications for individuals, their families and support services. The Hopkins Centre is leading the way in interdisciplinary applied research that examines disability and rehabilitation practices, services and systems. It provides a vehicle for driving improvements in service delivery by facilitating research that is embedded in practice.
Metro South Hospital and Health Service and Griffith University have a strong history of collaboration on recovery, rehabilitation & resilience research and service development under The Hopkins Centre. This collaboration has an interest in developing and conducting research of relevance of rehabilitation across complex environments.
Job Description
We’re looking for a Research Support Officer to join The Hopkins Centre’s dynamic research support team at Griffith University’s Nathan campus in Brisbane, Australia. In this role, you will provide comprehensive research support services that contribute to the effective and efficient operation of our research activities. As a valued member of our Research Support Team, you will operate as a shared resource and be responsible for the day-to-day administrative operations of The Hopkins Centre and supporting other research related tasks.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting research excellence.
The successful candidate will deliver high-level administrative and operational research support to researchers and research leaders and coordinate administrative and project support across diverse research activities, including event management, HR and finance, website support, meetings support and publications.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Assist with research reporting requirements, including milestone tracking, budget correspondence, and project-related documentation with accuracy and attention to detail
- Coordinate administrative and project support across diverse research activities, including meetings support, expertise coordination, external engagement, and event management
- Assist with research budgets, accounts, and human resources processes associated with active research projects.
- Prepare, analyse, and interpret data and reports to track research performance metrics, including publications for The Hopkins Centre’s funding body reporting requirements.
- Support and promote strategic research programs by coordinating events, assisting with research web content and collaborating with colleagues on research translation and communication activities.
- Communicate effectively with researchers, stakeholders, and external partners, providing responsive and customer-focused support
- Maintain organized systems and documentation to ensure efficient workflow and easy information retrieval across research operations
This is a part time (60-80%), fixed term position until 31st December 2026 (with possibility of extension) based at The Hopkins Centre office at Griffith University, Nathan campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations and project offices. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary range
The full-time base salary for a HEW Level 5 is in the range $82,415 - $92,456 per annum (pro-rata for part-time), plus 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $96,426 - $108,174 per annum.
Qualifications
The occupant of this position will hold a minimum of an associate diploma qualification and at least two years relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
Experience in a university or research-intensive organisation, and/or experience with human resources processes and finance systems, will be highly regarded.
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.
Additional Information
Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we’ve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
How to apply
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.
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 section above and the position description)
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
- Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
For further information specifically about this role, please contact Ms Macarla Kerr, Business Development Manager at [email protected].
For further application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected].
Closing date: Tuesday, 28 April 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.
