Principal Research Administration Officer - Chemical Engineering

About the role

The School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Queensland (UQ) is looking for a Principal Research Administration Officer for its St Lucia Campus. The role is the School's main contact for research administration, working closely with researchers to guide them through grant and funding processes, help develop early career researchers and provide analysis and reporting on research performance. It is a full-time (100%) permanent position with a HEW Level 7 base salary of $106,709.01 to $116,198.52 plus 17% superannuation; visa sponsorship is not available.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on the School's research performance and profile, research administration processes, online submission and application systems, and research governance, policies and procedures, and connect researchers with contacts across the Faculty, Research Office and University
• Support researcher development, especially early career researchers, and keep up with sector changes and research opportunities
• Provide advice, guidance and critique on funding applications, coordinate submissions across funding opportunities and ensure deadlines are met
• Help researchers identify funding opportunities and coordinate research seminars, events and development activities
• Act as Secretary to the School Research Committee and manage research content on the School's website and intranet
• Undertake independent projects as required

Required profile

• Degree with at least four years of subsequent relevant experience, or extensive experience and management expertise, or an equivalent combination
• Well-advanced experience in research administration or research management
• Experience in the higher education sector with knowledge of administrative policies and procedures is highly regarded
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff inside and outside the University

Required skills

• Excellent written communication, including preparing briefings and strategic reports
• Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship building
• High level of computer proficiency, including word processing, data storage and retrieval software and spreadsheets
• Sourcing, analysing and interpreting data relevant to research administration

What we offer

• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental and primary care leave
• 17% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading
• Flexible working options, health and wellbeing programs, a discounted study program for staff, on-campus childcare and affordable parking

Applications close on 30 November 2026; interviews are tentatively scheduled for 7 or 8 December 2026. Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through the university's Talent Acquisition team.