- Research Support
- Full-time (100%), continuing position.
- Base salary will be in the range $120,317 - $134,892 + 17% super (HEW Level 8).
- Based at our picturesque and conveniently located St Lucia campus.

About This Opportunity

Join a collaborative, visionary and purpose driven team that supports the University’s research community through the delivery of high quality research systems and services. As the Research Systems Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in enabling researchers and qualified staff to navigate, adopt and optimise research management systems across the research lifecycle. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will help create meaningful change through innovative solutions, strong partnerships and a commitment to continuous improvement. Drawing on your understanding of research practice and emerging sector trends, you will contribute to a connected, inclusive and service focused environment that supports research excellence and impact.

Key responsibilities will include

- Supporting the Senior Manager, Research Systems Support in delivering outreach, analytics and processes that enhance research systems and researcher engagement.
- Leading initiatives that strengthen existing and emerging research systems, including identifying opportunities for improvement, development and integration.
- Providing expert support to research system users and coordinating engagement with external vendors and partners where required.
- Building collaborative partnerships across the University and providing timely, authoritative advice on research systems, policies and procedures.
- Monitoring higher education and research management trends to inform future focused system enhancements and service delivery.

About You





- Relevant postgraduate qualifications, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training within the higher education sector.
- Demonstrated understanding of university based research management and the research lifecycle.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong digital literacy, including the ability to interpret and communicate technical information and documentation.
- Proven ability to manage projects and competing priorities, delivering outcomes within agreed timeframes.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available. Benefits include up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

UQ continues to enable research impact at scale. In 2025,



Health Translation Queensland secured NHMRC funding to accelerate the translation of health research into clinical practice, highlighting the importance of strong research support, systems and collaboration in delivering real world outcomes.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Beverley Cottle at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications checks and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close 10 August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67422). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 18 August 2026.

📌 Research Systems Coordinator (Queensland)
🏢 UQ
📍 Queensland