Node Administrator (ARC Quantum CoE)

About the role

The Node Administrator supports the ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computer Performance and Integration (QPI) and its Griffith University Node, providing high-level administrative and operational support to researchers, students and investigators. The position is part of the QPI Operations Team, line managed by the Node Lead and reporting functionally to the QPI Chief Operations Officer. It is a three-year fixed-term part-time role (0.4 FTE) based at the Nathan campus, with possible travel to other Griffith locations.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrative contact for the Griffith Node, building relationships with researchers, students, stakeholders and University partners.
• Coordinate day-to-day Node operations, including procurement, travel, onboarding, committee support and administrative systems.
• Manage financial administration: purchasing, invoicing, reconciliations, budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Support research activities and events such as workshops, seminars, conferences, student support and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide governance, reporting and compliance support, including performance reporting and adherence to University and funding requirements.
• Support Centre-wide reporting and review activities, such as annual reports and major review submissions, and provide accurate Node financial information.
• Help deliver the annual QPI Workshop, including domestic travel and on-site event coordination.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in administration, preferably in tertiary higher degree research administration, in a complex research or higher education environment.
• Experience in financial administration and monitoring, including tracking expenditure against budgets, reconciling accounts and preparing financial reports, preferably in a grant-funded research setting.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of skills, knowledge and experience.

Required skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a commitment to high-quality customer service.
• Strong organisational skills, managing multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Well-developed computer literacy, able to adapt quickly to new systems and technologies.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and resolve complex matters.

What we offer

• Salary range HEW 6: $94,966.18 - $101,295.51 base plus 17% superannuation (total FTE package $111,110.42 - $118,515.75).
• Learning and development opportunities, a mix of on-campus and work-from-home options.
• Salary packaging options, corporate health discounts and generous leave including paid parental leave.
• Internal mobility, educational staff assistance and on-campus gym facilities.

Applications close on 15 November and must be submitted online with a covering letter and a full CV.