Major Bid Writer

• Permanent/Continuing, full-time appointment
• Level 8/9: $107,882 - $133,850 + 17% Superannuation 

Join a dynamic team that helps UOW researchers achieve success in grant funding to undertake important research.  

The Research Services Office (RSO) is located within the Research and Sustainable Futures Division and supports university research staff to achieve excellence in research. We do this by assisting staff in applying for major research funding opportunities. 

An exciting opportunity exists to join the RSO as a Major Bid Writer, responsible for the development of high-quality proposals to enhance institutional performance in attracting major funding, both domestic and international. 

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing major funding proposals, including strategic advice to the bid team, writing and strategic review of proposals. 
• Managing development and submission of high esteem fellowship proposals, including writing, review and editing of applications to professional submission standard. 
• Building strategic working relationships with faculties to promote funding opportunities and facilitate submission of Major Bids from a broad range of funding sources. 
• Analysing and reporting on funding data and trends to track performance and guide strategy. 

We are committed to our values: collaborative, integrity, respectful, innovative and supportive. We offer flexible working arrangements including a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged for tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

About you:
To be successful in this role you will need a relevant degree and experience in a similar role; outstanding experience in writing, structuring and submitting complex Major Bids; strong editorial skills with attention to detail; excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders to provide strategic and constructive advice.

How to apply:

You will be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV to you application. 

For further information, please contact Sharon Martin on 02 4221 3*** or ********@uow.edu.au.

Position Description

Closing date: Monday 06 May 2024, 11:59 PM

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion.  We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.

The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.

Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion.We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.