Research Grants Officer

Position Details
Fixed term until August 2027| Full-Time or Part-Time
Higher Education Officer Level 6| $86,737 - $92,481 p.a.
Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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Research Development and Support
Research Development and Support (RDS) works with Flinders researchers, Colleges, Centres and Institutes, other portfolios, and external stakeholders to proactively support our research. Our teams underpin Flinders’ research evolving from ideas through to impact. RDS is part of the Portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and provides excellence in all facets of research management and promoting Flinders’ research.
About the Role
We are seeking a Research Grants Officer who will be responsible for providing high-level administrative support to researchers, specifically regarding the identification of funding opportunities and the submission of research grant proposals and tender applications.
Working closely with the Senior Research Grants Officer, to ensure a targeted support framework for researchers is in place and delivered, you will also be accountable for:
Identifying opportunities for external funding and grant programs and distribution of information through relevant communication channels.
Coordinating and facilitating communications and advice to researchers and advising in relation to external grant and tender guidelines, budgets and funding rules.
Assisting with grant application lodgement processes.
Research data capture of grant submissions to support Flinders researchers within our six Colleges.
About You
The key to your success in this role will be your ability to apply your analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex situations and develop innovative ideas and opportunities to resolve them. You will have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills and utilise these to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders.
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
Experience in research administration and support.
Ability to facilitate and process submission of Research Grants and tenders.
Well-developed information technology skills, including the Microsoft Office suite and databases.
Knowledge of research systems and processes including the major grant funding bodies, Research Grants Management Systems and the University’s Research Information Systems.
The ideal applicant will also have a relevant degree (or working towards), with relevant experience, or specialist expertise or broad knowledge in an administrative field.
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
Flexible working arrangements
Wide range of professional development activities and services
We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
How to Apply and Information
You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
For more information regarding this position, please contact Brad Budgen.
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm:
24 Mar 2024
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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