- Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
- Part-time 0.8FTE and Fixed term for 12 months
- HEW 7 $101,858 - $112,156 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
About the role:
The Coordinator, Research Support coordinates the delivery of the administration of research management within the Faculty of Health. This position provides advice to the Associate Dean Research, Associate Heads of School Research, Institute and SRIC Directors, researchers including graduate researchers and professional staff to support the Faculty’s research program and to achieve operational targets. The Coordinator, Research Support will play an important role in ensuring that administrative resources and processes deliver timely and accurate information, to facilitate the growth of the Faculty’s research program.
As the Coordinator, you will:
- Plan, manage and drive projects to optimise research support services and deliver sustainable outcomes within time, cost, and quality constraints, fostering collaboration, ethical alliances, and shared goals across the university.
- Coordinate a range of operational functions to support the Faculty’s research program including development of online faculty research communications, management of internal researcher development funding scheme processes, secretarial support services for school research committees. Provide logistical support for research faculty events and finance processes as required.
- Be a key contact point for researchers and key staff in the Faculty to provide guidance on research support services throughout the Faculty, Research and Innovation Portfolio and broader university.
- Maintain a customer-focused approach by regularly consulting with staff, students, and stakeholders to clarify information needs and success criteria, ensuring high standards of service.
- Provide ethical advice that addresses core issues, offering practical and accessible solutions while promoting innovative and inclusive practices to modernise work methods.
- Prioritise critical tasks, identify and address barriers to success, evaluate progress, and apply insights from projects to continuously improve processes in alignment with the university’s strategic goals.
- Build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, demonstrate commitment to learning and integrity, and ensure decisions reflect the university’s values.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
- Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields
- A degree with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience; or
- Extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Rheanne Hogema, Strategic Adviser, Research and Innovation on rheanne.hogema@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD - Coordinator, Research Support.pdf
Applications for this position close on Tuesday 18th February
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
