Administrator (Research) - Surgical and Orthopaedic Research Laboratory (SORL)
University of New South Wales – Sydney NSW
Employment Type:
Full Time, 35 hours per week
Duration:
12 months fixed term (Parental Leave Cover)
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
Position Summary
The Administrator (Research) provides high-quality, day-to-day research administration support to the Surgical and Orthopaedic Research Laboratory (SORL), with a particular focus on supporting post-award grant activities, reporting requirements and the effective administration of active research projects. Working closely with researchers and relevant University stakeholders, the role helps ensure research activities are well coordinated, compliant with grant requirements and supported by efficient administrative processes.
This is a research-focused administrative role within a non-standard laboratory environment, requiring a high degree of flexibility, adaptability and attention to detail. The Administrator will manage a broad range of activities including research administration, record and database management, meetings and events, correspondence, staff and visitor onboarding, and project and process improvement activities. The role requires someone who is proactive and organised, understands when matters require follow-up, and can exercise sound judgement to ensure actions and deadlines do not fall through the gaps.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as the position works with researchers,



professional staff and internal and external stakeholders with different working styles, priorities and personalities. The successful candidate will be comfortable building effective working relationships, adapting their approach to different stakeholders and responding positively to changing priorities and requirements within a dynamic research environment.
The role requires strong organisational and problem-solving skills, advanced numeracy and Microsoft Office capability, and the ability to work independently while contributing collaboratively to the broader research team. A practical, responsive approach and the ability to remain organised and accurate while adapting to changing circumstances will be significant to success in the position.
The role reports to the Professor of Surgery and has no direct reports.
Some Key Skills Required:
Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
Advanced time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
Well-developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service and support to clients at all levels.




Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to make sound judgements and work both independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated experience supporting and contributing to projects and initiatives.
Advanced numeracy skills.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
10 days paid cultural leave per year
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here
Pre-Employment Checks:
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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📌 Administrator (Research) - Surgical And Orthopaedic Research Laboratory (Sorl)
🏢 University Of New South Wales
📍 Sydney