At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate a multidisciplinary research program in venom science and support impactful health initiatives.
- Company: Join the University of Queensland, a leading global research institution.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working options, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse community committed to equity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in health research while collaborating with top experts.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree and experience in research coordination preferred.
The predicted salary is between 97268 - 104349 $ per year.
Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Part-time (29 hours), fixed-term position through to October 2030. Full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $97,268.85 - $104,348.98 + 17% super (HEW Level 6). Based at our St Lucia Campus.
About This Opportunity
Join the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Venom Science and play a pivotal role in enabling a nationally significant, multidisciplinary research program. As Centre Coordinator, you will provide high-level administrative, organisational and communication support, connecting academic, clinical and Indigenous partners across Australia and helping a diverse, collaborative research community translate its work into meaningful health and community impact.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate the Centre’s day-to-day administration, including support for the Centre Director, Steering Committee and Workstream Leads, meetings, workshops, retreats, advisory board activities, documentation, timelines and follow-up actions.
- Serve as a central point of contact across investigators, trainees, Indigenous partners and external stakeholders, while supporting newsletters, website content, presentations and other communications that share the Centre’s research, training and engagement activities.
- Coordinate logistics for training programs, community engagement activities, the Venoms to Drugs conference, travel, workshops, field activities, and student and EMCR mentoring initiatives.
- Support effective Centre governance through NHMRC and partner reporting, budget tracking, purchasing, reimbursements, financial reporting, and ethics, governance and compliance documentation.
About You
- Completion of a relevant degree in an appropriate discipline area.
- Experience in pharmacology, biochemistry, biomedical science or a related discipline, together with relevant experience in a research environment, would be highly desirable.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to coordinate complex activities and balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesise complex scientific information into research summaries, reports, presentations and content for specialist and broader audiences.
- Demonstrated understanding of pharmacology and venom science, including venom-derived bioactive molecules and their potential therapeutic applications, with the ability to apply this knowledge to research coordination and communication.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating scientific meetings, seminar programs, conferences or research training activities, including liaison with researchers, speakers and external stakeholders.
- Collaborative and professional approach, with the ability to build productive relationships across multidisciplinary teams, institutions and external partner organisations.
- Experience supporting research students and early-career researchers, including mentoring and coordinating research activities would be highly desirable.
- High levels of discretion, initiative and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records, documentation and project timelines.
- Familiarity with financial and reporting systems, including supporting budget monitoring, purchasing, reimbursements and reporting activities.
- A proactive and culturally respectful approach to working with diverse communities and partners, together with a commitment to supporting Indigenous engagement and research with meaningful health impact.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia. 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.
Applications close Sunday November 9th 2026 at 11.00pm AEST.
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