AddressJob no: 0059908
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 6 – $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
Support Melbourne University’s research by providing quality advice and administrative support
Showcase and build your communication and stakeholder skills
Excellent staff benefits with 17% super!
About the Role
As Research Grants Officer (Rover Team) you will work across the lifecycle of Research Grants, providing pre-award support such as reviewing grant proposals, as well as the post-award administration of research funding.
In the Idea to Proposal area, you will focus on supporting academics to identify funding opportunities and submit high quality grant proposals to a range of sponsors. In the Contract to Output area, you will support the negotiation and establishment of appropriate grant agreements, and ensure that record keeping practices are upheld.
Reporting to the Team Leader, Research Grants and Projects, you will complete time-limited assignments within each of the Grants Teams in the business unit, providing exposure to a range of funders, grants schemes, and internal stakeholders. You will liaise with research funders to plan, oversee and develop new workflows, and provide high quality advice to stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include:
Provision of pre-award administrative grant support such as reviewing grant proposals to ensure eligibility and competitiveness against scheme requirements
Contribution to pre-award planning and preparation including the review, submission and acceptance of grants
Provision of post-award administrative support for funded research
Negotiation (where necessary) of sponsor terms and conditions to support researchers, the University’s and sponsor objectives and compliance obligations
Providing high quality advice and information to academic researchers and Faculty-based research administrators
Development of continuous improvement and best practice in pre-award grants administration
Who we are looking for
We’re looking for someone who demonstrates independence and sound judgement and has the ability to liaise with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Your customer-centric focus will ensure you build and maintain strong working relationships.
You must also be prepared to be flexible in your approach to work and able to work in a wide range of team environments.
You will also have:
Tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
Excellent administrative and organisational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and work to competing deadlines
Demonstrated capacity to evaluate and interpret complex rules, policies and procedures
Experience in delivering information sessions/seminars or other presentations will be highly regarded
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.
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.
Your new team – Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
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 3 real-world innovation and impact. RIC operates University-wide across all ten Academic Divisions and Chancellery.
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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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
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.
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
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.
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.
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