Program Officer | National Research Infrastructure Workforce

Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation – Fortitude Valley QLD

Administrative Employer: QCIF Digital Research Ltd
For: Academy for Collaborative Research Infrastructure (ACRI)
Reports to: Senior Program Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (2 years)
Location: Fortitude Valley HQs with options for hybrid remote working arrangements. Very occasional interstate travel and out-of-hours work may be required to support conferences, events, workshops and stakeholder meetings.
Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

About ACRI

The Academy of Cooperative Research Infrastructure (ACRI) is an independent, not-for-profit, organisation established in 2023 to serve the research infrastructure community.

ACRI was established to address a critical gap in the support and recognition of research infrastructure specialists within the higher education and research sectors. These professionals, who blend technical expertise with essential business and customer service skills, are vital to advancing research. Yet traditional career paths in academia often fail to acknowledge their unique contributions, leading to challenges in career progression and talent retention.

The Academy was created in response to the long-standing challenge of how best to develop and nurture the research infrastructure workforce. ACRI represents a dedicated voice and community for research infrastructure specialists. Its purpose is to advocate for clear career progression paths, tailor professional development opportunities to the specific needs of the workforce and foster a community of peers for effective knowledge diffusion.

About NCRIS and Microscopy Australia





The National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) is an Australian Government program that funds and coordinates major scientific facilities, equipment, and digital platforms across the country. It supports over two dozen active projects spanning supercomputing, biotech, and environmental monitoring, connecting thousands of researchers and industry experts to drive innovation.

Microscopy Australia empowers Australian science and innovation by making advanced microscopes accessible to all researchers. It is a consortium of university-based microscopy facilities united by values of collaboration, accessibility, excellence and innovation. Each year, over 4,000 researchers from universities and industry use our instruments and expertise in facilities around Australia. Moreover, 150,000 trainee microscopists around the world use our online training tools. On behalf of the national research infrastructure workforce, Microscopy Australia together with ACRI, secured NCRIS investment to fund a program of activity that will recognise and further develop the said workforce. It is the lead agent in administrating the NCRIS funding.

Position Purpose

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of Australia's research infrastructure workforce. Working closely with the Senior Program Manager and Executive Director,



the successful candidate will help deliver programs, events and initiatives that support the professional recognition, development and career progression of research infrastructure staff nationwide.

The Program Officer works with the Senior Program Manager to supports the delivery of workforce development initiatives for the research infrastructure sector. The role is responsible for the day-to-day administration of membership services, drafting and scheduling communications and social media content, events coordination (including the annual conference), and the administrative support of professional development and fellowship programs.

The Program Officer works closely with the Board, members, partners, speakers, facilitators, fellows, committee members and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality program delivery and member experience. The position requires attention to detail, the ability to tailor communication to a diverse group of stakeholders across a variety of channels, strong organisation skills, and the ability to manage workload in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Professional Development Program Administration

Support administration of professional development programs and training activities.

Coordinate participant registrations, communications and attendance tracking.

Liaise with facilitators, trainers and partner organisations.

Maintain learning records and participant databases.

Support evaluation and reporting activities.

Assist with preparation of program resources and materials.

2. Fellowship Program Administration

Coordinate operational administration of fellowship programs.

📌 Program Officer | National Research Infrastructure Workforce (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation
📍 Brisbane