Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.
About the Team
The Faculty of Health offers innovative, practice-based education and high impact research that focusses on improving health outcomes in both local and global communities. Our teaching and learning encourage an active learning approach and results in graduates that are highly sought after by employers. A long-standing partner of healthcare professions, UTS engages in clinically relevant research that informs policy and improves practice and patient outcomes both in Australia and overseas.
About the Role
The Research Officer is located within Faculty of Health and is expected to have a broad range of knowledge and expertise across the different areas of Higher Degree by Research (HDR) administration and is required to assist the needs of the Faculty research team.
The Research Officer provides high quality service and support for HDR students and the UTS research community through the effective and client focused administration of HDR admissions, scholarships, collaborative research degrees, candidature management and support, researcher development activities,
governance and compliance.
This role is internally titled "Research Officer".
If successful in applying for this role, you will be responsible for:
- Providing accurate and timely research administration support, coordinate reports, maintain calendars, and assist with ethics compliance.
- Supporting research committees with meeting coordination, documentation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
- Maintaining research guidelines, SharePoint content, newsletters, and manage administrative tasks including HR and finance systems.
- Reviewing and enhancing administrative processes, and support strategic initiatives through project and event coordination.
- Organising research events and seminars, manage bookings, communications, and provide on-site and virtual event support.
- Updating research web content and marketing materials to ensure they remain relevant and engaging.
- Collaborating with internal teams and senior executives to support planning, presentations, and communications.
With examples, please outline within your Cover Letter, how you meet the following key selection criteria:
1. Excellent time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritise workload and to meet deadlines in order to complete tasks and achieve objectives.
2. High level interpersonal, negotiation and relationship building skills with the ability to maintain good collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of people and networks.
3. Experience in using a range of complex databases to process information and retrieve reports.
4. Experience in administration in a customer focused environment, preferably in a large and complex organisation.
Remuneration & Benefits
Base Salary Range: $83,906 - $95,989 pa (HEW 5)
This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.
UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.
This position is full-time, and appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
How To Apply
For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Description from the UTS Website.
You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission within your cover letter along with a resume. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria
Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.
Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC315800 and your name.
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au
Closing Date: Thursday, 14th August 2025 at 11:59pm (AEST)
Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.