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Salary- Research Coordinator role within Swinburne University
- Full time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
- HEW Level 6 + 17% superannuation with flexible working options
We are seeking a Research Coordinator to join our Academic Operations Unit at Swinburne University playing a key role in facilitating research-related activities to support the delivery of research outcomes across the Schools of Engineering and Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies.
As a Research Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting research staff in the preparation of milestone invoicing, funds checking for grant appointments, and meeting other internal and external requirements. You will also be responsible for providing a wide range of research administration in assisting PhD students and others as determined by funding bodies or external parties.
The Research Coordinator reports to the Manager, Research Services or the Associate Director, Academic Services in the absence of a Manager, Research Services. This is to ensure consistency of administrative practices, working closely with Schools’ Associate Deans Research and a range of research-active staff in the Schools. You can expect to work across the Schools on university-wide and Academic Operations Unit wide initiatives from time to time.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate, liaise and work with people at all levels, both internal and external to the University with tact, maturity and appreciation of sensitive issues.
- Highly proficient computer skills, in particular MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, data management systems and database applications.
- Well-developed analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret and effectively communicate policies, strategies and procedures within a complex environment.
- Demonstrated experience in financial administration.
- Experience in research or contract administration, compliance and relevant processes is preferred.
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree with extensive relevant executive administration experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
To Apply
Please submit your CV, cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria for this position.
To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
For more information regarding this role, please contact Ms Susan Lloyd-Angol (Associate Director, Academic Services) –
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Applications Close: Sunday, 31 March 2024 at 11pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our website.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP
Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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