Research Support Assistant (Research Contracts)

Position Details

• Continuing I Part Time at 0.6 FTE (working days negotiable)
• Higher Education Officer Level 5 I $82,657 - $91,222 p.a. (pro-rata for part time)
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• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

About the Role

The Research Support Assistant (Research Contracts) provides high-quality administrative and operational support for research contract activities across Research Development and Support (RDS) and the University’s Colleges. Working within the Research Contracts Team, this role supports the processing and coordination of research contracts, contributes to research data integrity and reporting, and helps maintain effective partnerships with internal stakeholders to support Flinders research activity.

In this position, you will also:

• Provide administrative support to the Manager, Research Contracts and Senior Research Contracts Officer across contract-related services
• Assist with the processing and coordination of research contracts and associated documentation
• Maintain and update research management systems and contract databases, supporting data integrity and accurate record keeping
• Contribute to research data capture, reporting and workflow monitoring across research contract systems

About You

You are a proactive and detail-oriented administrator with strong organisational skills and a commitment to service excellence. You bring sound judgement, reliability and a collaborative approach to your work, and are comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a structured, process-driven environment. You communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute positively to a team culture focused on accuracy, responsiveness and continuous improvement.

In addition, you will:

• Demonstrated administrative experience in a complex organisational environment
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, applying sound judgement across varied administrative matters
• Strong computing skills, including Microsoft Office applications and database systems
• Experience using university administrative and research management systems (desirable)

About the Office of Graduate Research:

The Office of Graduate Research supports excellence in higher degree research across Flinders University. Working in close partnership with Colleges, professional services, research end-users and government programs, the OGR leads key initiatives that strengthen HDR training, engagement, partnerships and student success.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

• As well as a CV, you are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• This position is open to domestic candidates. For more information regarding this position, please contact Sophie Trabilsie.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Sunday, 1 March 2026.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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