Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences The newly established Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS) will be an interdisciplinary powerhouse of innovation and collaboration to lead integrated solutions to the needs of the communities we serve locally and globally. UQ offers one of the widest ranges of health and behavioural sciences programs of any Australian university, and the ambition for this new Faculty will be to will be to leverage its unified suite of esteemed schools, institutes and centres to unlock opportunities within UQ and with external partners . About This Opportunity As part of the establishment of the new Faculty, we have a number of newly-created Senior Research Administration Officer positions available. In this position, you will be responsible for providing high-level research administration and advisory support to HMBS School , Centre and Institute leadership teams, researchers and support staff, and providing operational support for activities that enhance the research environment and organisational performance. Other responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Providing expert guidance on research administration processes, from onboarding to grant management, ensuring compliance with university policies and regulations. Supporting both pre- and post-award grant activities, including identifying funding opportunities, documentation, approvals, and post-award compliance. Collaborating with various university departments, such as finance, HR, and the Research Office, to ensure research projects align with agreements and reporting requirements. Assisting in improving research administration practices, supporting committees, events, and internal communication, while maintaining knowledge of research performance and priorities. Each position will primarily support and be embedded within one or more Schools, Centres or Institutes in either the St Lucia, Dutton Park or Herston precincts, though may be to work flexibly across other portfolios (and precincts) to adapt to peak workload periods and/or staff absence. There are both full-time and part-time positions available; please nominate your preferred fraction and precinct (campus) in your cover letter . All positions are continuing at HEW Leve l 6. About You Experience in research administration with a sound knowledge of research policies and procedures. Experience with using university and granting body IT applications. Demonstrated ability to produce research reports and minutes with excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with colleagues internal and external to the university including professional, academic staff and health professionals engaged in research. Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, as well as demonstrated confidentiality. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Questions? For application queries, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via our new email address, talentuq.edu.au , stating the job requisition ID in the subject line. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Resume Cover letter Other Information Please note that these roles have been established as part of a major organisational change process and continuing staff whose roles have been disestablished will be prioritised for these opportunities. UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion , fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talentuq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments. Applications close 15 October 2024 at 11.00pm AEST . Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for between 21 – 25 October 2024.