- Full-time position
- 12 months Fixed term
- La Trobe Bundoora campus location
- HEO7
- Base salary from $103,171 + 17% superannuation
About the position
The Senior Research Support Officer is a pivotal member of the Professional and Administration Team in the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport. Reporting to the School’s Senior Manager and working closely with the Associate Dean, Research and Industry Engagement (ADRIE), this role is dedicated to providing high-level administrative support for the School’s research portfolio.
The position focuses on managing the administrative lifecycle of research activities—from large-scale grants to smaller projects—ensuring compliance with ethics requirements, reporting obligations, and financial close processes. Working collaboratively with senior academic staff, researchers, and central University teams, the role ensures that all governance, policy, and procedural requirements are met efficiently and accurately.
This is a purely administrative role: the Senior Research Support Officer does not conduct research but plays a critical part in enabling research success by delivering expert administration and coordination. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled administrator with exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational capability, and the ability to navigate complex compliance frameworks.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have
- An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- Ability to support research grant and contract and budget development, including the ability to develop and apply expertise in current La Trobe tools and systems.
- Demonstrated experience in monitoring, reviewing and streamlining workflows in alignment with internal and external procedures and policies to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in teams and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
- High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive/confidential information.
- Demonstrated understanding of research administration and management systems such as interpreting funding guidelines and advising researchers on eligibility, compliance, and application processes, or ability to develop expertise in this area.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Position Description
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Benefits
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How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday the 8th of February 2026
Position Enquiries: Denise Strong, Senior Manager, School Office
Email: D.Strong@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Aqusition Consultant
Email: m.parker@latrobe.edu.au
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- A cover letter addressing your suitability for the position against the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description; and
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Why La Trobe:
- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future
La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities:
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
