- Remuneration: $77,323 to $86,008 pa (HEW3) (inclusive of $65,339 to $72,678 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
- Location: Kelvin Grove
- Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.
- $65,339 to $72,678
- Ongoing, full-time
- Reference number: 26383
- Term: Ongoing, full time basis

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Administrative Assistant to join Graduate Research, Research Portfolio, Academic Division.

We are seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide assistance to our Client Services team in managing incoming calls, enquiry allocation and other administrative duties. The ideal applicant will be an enthusiastic, client focused administrator with extensive customer service experience.

About Us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The Graduate Research Centre (GRC) provides support and advice to higher degree research (HDR) candidates and supervisors across the HDR lifecycle including admissions and enrolment, award and administration of scholarships, candidature management and thesis examination..

What You Need To Succeed

- Education,



training and/or experience equivalent to the completion of Year 12 with relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in providing client focused service and high quality administrative support, ideally in a call centre environment.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills that enables a high standard of customer service to a diverse client group.
- Proven digital technology skills, including word-processing, spreadsheets, and familiarity with databases.
- Demonstrated ability to follow procedures, and complete high-volume tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.

Life at QUT

We're Committed To Building a Culture That Fosters Connection Between People And Purpose. Beyond Personal And Professional Fulfillment, a Career At QUT Offers

- A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
- Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
- Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
- Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
- Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.




- Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
- Numerous opportunities for career development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
- Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy , aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

Job opens: 28-Jul-2026

Applications Close: 11-Aug-2026 at 11.30pm

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📌 Administrative Assistant (Brisbane)
🏢 QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
📍 Brisbane