AddressJob no: 0058658
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Research Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 6 – $92,749-$100,397 p.a. plus 17% super
- Support research infrastructure grant funding
- Supportive and vibrant team
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
At the University, we are committed to investing in state-of-the-art research infrastructure to attract and retain top-tier research talent. This goal requires securing funding from various sources, including government grants.
As a Program Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality administrative support for research infrastructure grant funding and proposal development. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting funding schemes such as the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities scheme, and other funding opportunities.
Your guidance and support will not only facilitate the development of compelling funding proposals for research infrastructure but also contribute to post-award activities. Working collaboratively across RIC teams, you will ensure seamless delivery of projects, ultimately advancing our research endeavours.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide strategic, project management and administrative support to the Research Infrastructure team
- Provide high quality administrative support to committees by organising meetings, recording minutes and actioning agenda items
- Coordinate and deliver small scale projects related to matters of research infrastructure and service development
- Interpret and apply complex policies and assess the consequences for researchers of various courses of actions.
Who we are looking for
We’re seeking an individual who is highly motivated, passionate, and eager to delve into the world of research infrastructure. In addition, you'll possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with colleagues regarding research policies, prepare correspondence, reports, and briefing notes. Strong organisational skills, time management abilities, and a keen eye for detail are also essential qualities required to thrive in this role.
You will also have:
- Experience in providing support to the development of grant funding proposals
- Experience in providing project and administration support in a tertiary institution, research institute or similar, including support to senior management and committees.
- Developing knowledge of the research and research infrastructure environment or awareness of policies and practices associated with the successful operation of research infrastructure facilities
- Experience in a research laboratory setting
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
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
Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is the central facilitator of research funding in the University, taking advantage of the full diversity of research funding opportunities.
The Research Infrastructure team, located within RIC provides strategic and operational support to the research infrastructure ecosystem across the University including operational and development support for research infrastructure platforms, research data management support and support to strategically important, high value funding and commercial development opportunities across the University, to deliver high quality research outcomes for the University – this is done in close partnership with Chancellery (Research and Enterprise).
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!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, 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
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Your Cover Letter should outline relevant experience in three key points:
- Experience in providing support to the development of grant funding proposals including providing advice on research infrastructure proposal development, reviewing grant proposals to ensure eligibility and competitiveness against scheme requirements, and providing high quality information and advice to academic researchers, research infrastructure staff and Faculty research administrators.
- Experience in providing project and administration support in a tertiary institution, research institute or similar, including support to senior management and committees.
- Developing knowledge of the research and research infrastructure environment or awareness of policies and practices associated with the successful operation of research infrastructure facilities, with particular emphasis on the higher education sector.
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at **********@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: Monday 13 May 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Position Description: RIC-Program Support Officer - Funding PD.pdf
