Research Higher Degrees Officer

Role overview

CQUniversity is hiring a full-time Research Higher Degrees Officer to join the School of Graduate Research in Rockhampton, Queensland. This ongoing position sits at Higher Education Worker Level 5 and offers total remuneration of $99,443 to $111,863 per year, made up of a base salary of $84,031 to $94,526 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.

The university is guided by a strong commitment to making education, training, and research accessible to everyone, no matter their background, location, or circumstances. In this role, you will help support Higher Degree by Research candidates throughout their journey, contributing to a responsive and positive research student experience.

What you'll be doing

You will coordinate a range of administrative processes that support the HDR lifecycle, including admissions, candidature milestones, examinations, completion activities, and records handling. The role also involves responding to enquiries, preparing and managing documentation, and supporting workflows for students, supervisors, Schools, and other research stakeholders.

Success in this role requires someone who can stay organised in a busy environment, handle multiple priorities, and work with accuracy and care. You will use corporate systems and records management tools, maintain reliable data, and ensure tasks are completed in accordance with policy and procedure.

Candidate profile

CQUniversity is seeking a proactive administrator with strong communication and problem-solving ability, along with experience in complex service-oriented settings. You should be confident advising a wide range of stakeholders, working collaboratively with colleagues, and contributing to continuous improvement and quality service delivery.

Rewards and benefits

• 17% superannuation, with the option to join an award-winning superannuation fund
• 5.4 weeks of annual leave, plus 3 paid working days during the Christmas and New Year shutdown
• 10 days of personal/sick leave and 5 days of carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours of engaged service leave
• Strong opportunities for professional growth and career development
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Additional information

This is a continuing, full-time role based at CQUniversity Rockhampton. The position is classified at Higher Education Worker Level 5.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 21 June 2026. The job requisition ID is 7417. For more information, contact Kath Milostic on 4923 2607 or k.milostic@cqu.edu.au.

When applying, you must provide a current CV or resume and a cover letter of 1 to 2 pages outlining your relevant skills, experience, and suitability for the role.

Visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must already have full Australian work rights to be considered. CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as CQUniversity domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights, are encouraged to apply.

Reference keywords associated with this role include research administration, higher degree research support, RHD administration, postgraduate research support, student lifecycle management, admissions processing, candidature management, examination coordination, thesis submission support, academic records management, records management systems, TRIM system administration, stakeholder engagement, university administration, higher education administration, student enquiry management, compliance documentation, process improvement, quality assurance administration, and corporate systems experience.