Research Administrative Officer
Job No.: 696230
Location: St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $86,344 - $99,179 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
The Research Administrative Officer plays a vital role in supporting the successful operation of the Monash University Clinical Trials Centre by delivering high-quality research administration and professional support services. Working across a diverse range of activities, you will help coordinate clinical trial operations, streamline administrative processes and provide trusted support to staff and stakeholders, contributing to research excellence and the delivery of world-class clinical trials.
This position will be responsible for delivering a broad range of administrative and operational services that enable the efficient running of the Centre. The role supports office operations, project administration, committee and meeting coordination, financial processes, travel management, events and communications, while providing timely advice and responsive customer service to staff, researchers and external stakeholders. You will contribute to research activities and administration such as maintaining accurate records and reporting systems, monitoring of trials and coordinating data management activities. The position will also develop and maintain documentation including standard operating procedures and communications, support compliance with University policies and occupational health and safety requirements, and identify opportunities to improve processes, service quality and operational efficiency. Building strong collaborative relationships across the University, health services and external partners will be central to ensuring the successful delivery of Centre activities.
To be successful in this role you will have outstanding administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within deadlines. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the confidence to work collaboratively while exercising sound judgement and initiative. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, advanced computer skills across Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and experience developing effective administrative processes will be essential. Familiarity with clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements will be highly regarded.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Simone Spark, Interim Operations Manager, simone.spark@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Administrative Officer
Applications Close: Sunday 2 August 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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