Administration Officer (UQ Biological Resources)

About the role

The University of Queensland Biological Resources (UQBR) is looking for an Administration Officer on a full-time, fixed-term basis until 22 October 2027, based at its Long Pocket campus. The role supports the smooth operation of one of the university's key research infrastructure centres, coordinating administrative and operational processes that enable world-class animal research. The base salary is $85,451 - $94,983 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 5).

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Mosaic animal management database, support data integrity, assist with ethics protocol management, and create and review online training material and give training to staff and students.
• Support daily animal movements, orders, sales and deliveries across UQ campuses when required.
• Conduct asset stocktakes, maintain equipment and asset registers, coordinate equipment movements and support office administration systems.
• Provide administrative support to the Director and Administration Manager, including stakeholder liaison, billing, reporting, record management and general operational support.

Required profile

• Degree with limited subsequent relevant experience, or an advanced diploma with at least one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated administration and coordination experience, including reviewing work practices and improving procedures.
• Understanding of research involving animals, accurate data collection, compliance and record keeping.
• Understanding of Animal Ethics, biosafety, biosecurity and workplace health and safety requirements, or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment; employer-sponsored work rights are not available.
• Satisfactory medical clearance, including disclosure of relevant medical history, because working with laboratory animals is an inherent requirement.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience maintaining databases, managing data integrity and supporting and training users.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, strong organisation and time management, and the ability to work independently and in a team.

What we offer

• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 17% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing professional development.

Applications close on Monday 26 October at 11:00pm AEST (reference R-69230). Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter through the university's Talent Acquisition team; email applications are not accepted.