Research Coordinator, Global Campuses

Job reference: 1033662

Research Office at Curtin
Whether we’re developing new mining technologies or exploring the origins of the universe, strong academic and industry partnerships lie at the heart of all our research endeavours.

Our ability to forge collaborations and share knowledge across faculties, campuses and external institutions have enabled us to take a ‘big picture’ approach to research and transform complex problems into innovative solutions that have far-reaching impact.

Your new role 

We have an opportunity for an experienced Research Coordinator, with outstanding interpersonal skills to join the team. In this role you will be responsible for improving relationships between Perth and global campus researchers across all faculties located in Singapore, Mauritius, Dubai and Malaysia. You will assist with implementing a Strategic Research Road Map and design research plans seeing them through to execution In addition, you will provide support to campuses to improve their research activity, with the aim to create efficiencies and maximise strategic and investment opportunities externally where possible. 

Key duties and responsibilities include:

Liaise with campus Pro Vice Chancellors (PVCs) to link our researchers with researchers across campuses. 

Raise the profile of the research and research potential in each of the campuses.

Support cross campus and faculty research opportunities.

Provide a conduit for campus PVCs to research office services and opportunities. 

Assist with finding opportunities from Research Roadmaps for collaboration and industry engagement.

We are looking for someone with:

Completion of a relevant degree with considerable relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and/or education/training.

Experience cultivating long term and trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

A strong understanding of the research environment in Australia.

Strong coordination skills with the ability to develop and implement research plans to achieve desired outcomes.

High level interpersonal and oral communication skills with the ability to consult and liaise effectively with a diverse range of people and with cross cultural sensitivity.

Demonstrated high level written communication skills with the ability to construct clear and concise project proposals and reports.

Excellent organisational skills with the capacity to prioritise multiple and often competing tasks with accuracy, attention to detail and within deadlines.

Proven ability to work well in a team, including respecting difference, leading and supporting others, accepting direction, and working to group goals.

Effective decision making and problem-solving skills.

You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role. Only in limited situations will visa sponsorship situations be considered.