AddressFull-time, Fixed Term position until 4/12/2024
Salary HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About The Position
As an Awards Management Officer, your primary responsibility will be to provide efficient and effective post-award support for research grants and contracts. This includes tasks such as project establishment, variations, reporting, and project close-out, all aimed at assisting researchers and the University in fulfilling their obligations to external sponsors and partners.
Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in delivering proactive and customer service-oriented support to RMIT's research community. Collaboration with the Revenue and Research Finance team will be essential to ensure the effective and accurate financial management of research projects within Workday.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
1. Demonstrated experience in a research administration and funding environment, preferably in the higher education sector.
2. Demonstrated experience in reviewing, understanding and interpreting agreements and/or contracts, ensuring relevant information is recorded.
3. Highly developed customer relations and interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to use judgement and provide advice.
4. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with proven ability to organise and prioritise work and complete tasks with tight timeframes.
5. Demonstrated high level of computer literacy and/or database skills, preferably large, complex databases.
6. Proven ability to work with minimal supervision and work cooperatively within a team setting.
7. Proven ability to contribute to continuous process improvement.
8. Demonstrated history of behaviour aligned to the RMIT values and professional capability framework.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
RMIT’s Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world. The portfolio has an engaged, energetic, talented and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes. With a global presence, community and industry connections, we support cutting-edge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities.
The Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers and graduate researchers with research partnerships, grants and research contracts, funding opportunities, capability development, research training, ethics and integrity, intellectual property, commercialisation, internships, communication and profile.
Research Strategy and Services
Research Strategy and Services supports researchers to achieve excellent research outcomes. Research Strategy and Services supports strategy development and implementation and continuous improvement in services, systems and processes. The team provides expertise and services in grants and research
contracts; research integrity, ethics and governance; and data analytics and reporting.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact *************@rmit.edu.au
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