About UTS

At UTS, we're a young, globally recognised university known for doing things differently. Based in the centre of Sydney, we work closely with industry, government, and the community to focus on outcomes that matter. Our strength lies in how we bring creativity, technology and innovation together to make a practical difference. We're Australia's leading young university and consistently sit within the top 100 universities globally, a reflection of the scale of our ambition and the contribution of our people. When you join UTS, you become part of a community that values inclusion, supports access to education, and works towards positive change in society.

About the Team

The Research Office supports researchers across the full research lifecycle and partners with faculties and divisions to enable research activity. The Research Projects and Planning unit provides administrative support for project planning, costing, pricing and project establishment and project post award activities.

Job Purpose

This role provides research administration support across project establishment, project data entry and related post award activities. It also contributes to general administrative support across the Research Office as required.

Detailed Description

Role Responsibilities

Provide administrative support for proposal/ project establishment including data entry, monitoring milestones and deliverables, and supporting variations and closures.

Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with records management requirements.

Support development and improvement of standard processes and digital workflow tools.





Contribute to continuous improvement activities and office wide projects.

Provide administrative support across the Research Projects and Planning unit, Research Contracts unit, and broader Research Office.

Assist with tasks such as meeting and event coordination, mailbox management, invoice support, and record keeping.

Skills, Attributes and Knowledge

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders.

Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy, literacy and numeracy.

Ability to work flexibly within a team and manage competing priorities.

Commitment to quality service and continuous improvement.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Proficiency in standard office software and databases.

Experience

Experience using office software, databases, and administrative systems.

Experience working in a team environment and supporting shared outcomes.

Experience working in a high volume environment is desirable.

Experience in a university or research setting is desirable.

Qualifications

Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent administrative experience.

Refer to the position description for more detail.

Remuneration/Salary

What We Offer

Base Salary Range: $78,352 - $83,807 per annum (pro rata) (HEW4) plus 17% superannuation (pension)

The position is part time and will be made on a continuing basis.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of include versatile work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

📌 Research Administrator (Sydney)
🏢 University Of Technology Sydney
📍 Sydney