Project Officer

• $89,120 to $96,497
• Ongoing, full-time
• Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

• Reference number: 24198
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $105,466 to $114,196 pa (HEW6) (inclusive of $89,120 to $96,497 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a Project Officer to join Office of Research Services, Research Portfolio, Academic Division.

The role supports the financial administration of externally funded research and consultancy projects. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to liaise with a wide array of QUT staff (professional & academic), as well as professionals and leaders of funding bodies supporting QUT. The successful candidate will have responsibility for their own portfolio of work, and ideally step-up to support the team when needed.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

QUT has experienced the strongest, sustained research growth of any university in the sector over the last ten years. The scale and complexity of research at QUT has reached a level that requires enhanced processes and resources to support the University’s research community in meeting its aspirations and compliance obligations. The Research Portfolio provides high quality support and training and conducts compliance and reporting across a range of obligations at an organisational level in an environment of dynamic growth in cross institutional collaborations.

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to a degree in business or a related discipline with subsequent relevant experience.
2. Proven experience in research funding management, as well as managing and resolving complex research funding issues.
3. Demonstrated high-level literacy, written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience in producing reports, variations and complex correspondence, tailoring documents to various audiences.
4. Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team to foster positive team culture and good working relationships.
5. Knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, and ability to interpret and implement relevant policies and procedures applicable to the higher education sector.
6. Demonstrated digital literacy skills including Office 365, electronic record management systems and other large corporate systems.

Life at QUT

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths. 
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT 

In support of our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

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