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Reporting to the Deputy Director: UniSA Research Office (Operations), The Research Projects Management Officer is responsible for the management and administration of research grants and projects to ensure that funders’ requirements are met throughout the lifetime of the project. The position is responsible for all inbound and outbound documentation in order to manage Research Projects efficiently and effectively; including the ongoing management and preparation of reports and analysis, monitoring of project progress, funding compliance and other general Research Projects Management activities.
About UniSA
The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.
The UniSA Research Office provides support for the management of research and administers internal and national competitive research grants and projects. It is also responsible for ensuring the responsible and ethical conduct of research and for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to improve the quality of the experience and outcomes for postgraduate research students.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and relevant experience or demonstrated equivalent experience, knowledge and skills in contract and/or Research Projects administration
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others, including demonstrated experience working effectively with people at all levels, both internal and external to the organisation
- Demonstrated high level of attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities within tight timeframes
- Proven and excellent analytical, research and writing skills to enable the effective synthesis of complex information and data from multiple sources, and the provision of high quality evidence based reports
- Demonstrated excellent computer skills, including the ability to effectively manage corporate information management systems
Benefits
Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:
- Access to great personal development opportunities
- Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
- Flexible working conditions
- A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
- A variety of leave arrangements
Culture
As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.
Start Your Unstoppable Career!
For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Please address your cover letter to Amra Delibasic, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at ***********@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 5940.
Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 25 March 2024
Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.
