We are hiring - opportunity for a Research Program Support Officer

Looking to get your career started in research management? Our Research Program Support Officer position could be for you. Download the position description.

This full time position is a newly created and important role for the efficient and effective administration of the CRC research program. As a member of the research and utilisation team, the Research Program Support Officer will support the efficient development, implementation and management of research projects in our research program. This includes utilisation elements for each project, and playing a role in ensuring that outputs meet the needs of project end-users. The Research Program Support Officer will also participate in other contract research management and utilisation projects.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience across a range of support functions. Ideally tertiary qualified, preferably in an area relevant to natural hazards and/or emergency management (or with equivalent work experience), the successful candidate will have at least two years experience in a similar or related role, and will be highly organised with the capacity to meet deadlines in order to deliver quality outcomes. Knowledge of the workings of universities or research agencies would be highly regarded.

For selection criteria and key responsibilities, please see the Research Program Support Officer position description.

Applications for this position close at 11:59pm 10 April. To apply, forward your application, including resume and cover letter, to Dr John Bates, Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC Research Director, at john.bates@bnhcrc.com.au. For more information visit Seek, or contact John via email or 0408 019 409.