Senior Research Administration Assistant

• $89,120 to $96,497
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

• Reference number: 24399
• Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis until 30 June 2026
• Remuneration: Total remuneration range: $105,466 to $114,196 pa (HEW6) (inclusive of $89,120 to $96,497 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply. Please note that current staff wishing to be considered for secondment to this position must seek prior approval from their supervisor before submitting an application.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Senior Research Administration Assistant to join School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Academic Division.

The position will work closely with the End of Life Directions in Aged Care (ELDAC) project and the Palliative Care Education & Training Collaborative teams, incorporating the PEPA & PCC4U Projects, to ensure the aims, activities and outcomes of the projects are met in a timely and efficient manner.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The Cancer & Palliative Care Outcomes Centre includes four of the Faculty’s most successful Programs:
•    Palliative Care
•    Cancer Survivorship
•    Personalised Cancer Care
•    Child and Youth Cancer and Palliative Care

Established and emerging clinicians, researchers and educators from a range of health disciplines collaborate through CPC to improve the quality of health care provided to people across all stages of the cancer trajectory, as well as people living with a range of life-limiting conditions. 

The research activity within the Centre focuses on a broad range of contemporary health-care related issues including:

•    Health Services Innovation
•    Integrated Care Models
•    Health Workforce Development
•    Symptom Management

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What you need to succeed

Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of a bachelor’s degree with two years relevant work-related experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training;

Demonstrated experience with various administrative activities, ideally within a research environment;

Demonstrated general organisational skills including the ability to manage time and high volume tasks efficiently and meet tight deadlines within the context of competing demands;

Demonstrated digital literacy skills including intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, email and internet;

Demonstrated high level attention to detail in data entry, document handling, and data base applications;

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and with both internal and external stakeholders;

Proven ability to take initiative and to make a positive contribution within a team.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths. 
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT .

In support of our

Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy

, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength –

see our commitment

. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.  

Job opens: 02-May-2024

Applications Close: 16-May-2024 at 11.30pm

Find out more and apply by clicking Apply or the link below.

View the job details at: https://qut.nga.net.au/?jati=E70ADDCA-B41D-2A74-6E7B-DABC455E9FD5

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