Assistant Grants Officer

Job no: 0061937
Location: Parkville
Role type: Casual
Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 5.1 – $51.95 per hour plus 11% super

About the Role
As an Assistant Grants Officer, you'll play a vital role in the submission process for research grant applications to the Pre Award Health and Medical Team , primarily during major grant rounds. Your responsibilities include reviewing applications to ensure compliance with eligibility criteria and guidelines, while also providing support to academic staff and handling various administrative tasks associated with the process. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to offer guidance to ensure successful submissions to funding bodies.

Who we are looking for
You will need exceptional attention to detail and the capability to interpret and apply complex guidelines while reviewing grant applications and offering feedback to academic staff. Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment with strict deadlines, and collaborate effectively in a small professional team, are essential qualities for the ideal candidate.

You will also have:

• Ability to provide high quality advice regarding grant applications to academic staff
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Preference will be given to applicants with an understanding of NHMRC funding schemes

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team -Research, Innovation and Commercialisation

RIC is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University’s research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding and government agencies. We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence and translate their discoveries into real world innovation and impact

What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!

To apply, please send an email to ric-medapps@unimelb.edu.au and include a CV and briefly address criteria 2, 3 and 4 before the closing date 11:55pm 18th March 2024.

NOTE: Applicants will need to be available for an interview between the 25th-27th March 2024.

Position Description:  Assistant Grant Officer_PD March 2024_final.pdf