Careers at UniSC

Casual staff – Office of Research/Research Assistants

Discover opportunities for casual employment within our research team at UniSC! Interested in exploring suitable roles aligned with your expertise? Express your interest to join our community when suitable opportunities arise. 

UniSC’s Office of Research is dedicated to supporting and facilitating a diverse array of research activities. From securing funding and developing partnerships to promoting knowledge dissemination and ensuring research integrity, our team fosters a vibrant research culture that empowers researchers to explore new ideas, tackle complex challenges, and make a meaningful impact on society.

Primary Objectives:

• Assist in the preparation and submission of research grant applications and funding proposals.
• Provide administrative support for research projects, including project planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Support the development and maintenance of partnerships with external stakeholders and research collaborators.
• Facilitate communication of research outcomes through various channels, including reports, publications, presentations, and social media.
• Ensure compliance with research ethics and integrity guidelines, assisting with the preparation of ethics applications and monitoring processes.
• Organise and coordinate research related events, workshops, and seminars.

Desirable Qualifications or Skills:

• Experience in research administration, grant writing, project management, research communications, or data analysis.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Proficiency in using research related software and tools, including data analysis programs and grant management systems.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of research integrity and ethics.
• Experience in providing comprehensive administrative support for the finalisation and execution of contracts, including liaising with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with due diligence policies, and identifying potential risks.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external partners.
• Relevant qualifications or experience in a research related field.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research projects, collaborate with leading researchers, and advance knowledge and innovation in your field of expertise. If you're passionate about research, innovation, and discovery, we encourage you to register your expression of interest.

Working towards a better tomorrow

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the 2023-24 Good Universities Guide we are Australia's highest rated public university for postgraduate teaching quality, skills development and student support and Australia's number one public university for overall postgraduate student experience. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. In 2023 we recorded the biggest improvement in Australia for research quality, moving up more than 331 places in the world rank.

At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours.

We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• EAP & discounted private health.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Contact People and Culture for further information: UniSC-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-the-sunshine-coast/life

Please note: To maintain currency of this register, applications will be removed on 31 December, 2024. Please re-apply after this date if you wish to be considered for suitable opportunities.