Research Strategy Project Officer

Job no: 0061325
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed term for 1 year
Department: Chancellery - Research and Enterprise
Salary: UOM 7 - $102,338 - $110,780 p.a plus 17% super

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project manager with a passion for research and innovation. As the Research Strategy Project Officer (RSPO) within the Chancellery Research and Enterprise (CRE) team, you will play a vital role in supporting the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) to achieve the University’s strategic research objectives. With a focus on research collaboration, you will have the opportunity to coordinate and develop strategic research initiatives, collaborate with key stakeholders, and contribute to the overall success of the University’s research ambitions. This role offers a dynamic and diverse environment, where your project management skills, communication abilities and adaptability will be highly valued.

This is a twelve-month parental leave back-fill opportunity. The specific initiatives and priorities for the twelve-month appointment will be discussed with the applicants for the role.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct desktop research and analysis to prepare reports, correspondence, briefing notes and presentations for the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), relevant Pro Vice-Chancellors Executive Director (Research Strategy) and other senior colleagues as requested.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to support the effective delivery of research strategies, policies and targets that reflect the vision and aspirations of the institution as reflected in the Advancing Melbourne strategy.
• Provide high-quality project support and project administration/coordination across CRE research collaboration activities including new initiatives to plan for and support research.

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for an experienced Project Officer with strong verbal and written communication skills. You also need to have efficient organisational and planning skills. You thrive in complex environments, use your sharp communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills to forge connections, assess challenges, and provide innovative solutions that garner support from stakeholders at various levels.

You will also have:

• A degree level qualification with subsequent relevant work-related experience or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated ability to execute and track complex project plans and communicate reporting data to various stakeholders.
• Multi-tasking skills: juggling projects and supporting senior colleagues, with discretion and good judgement.
• Advanced level of word processing, spreadsheet software packages, email, electronic calendars, the MS Office Suite, internet browsers, including filing and retrieval of documents; tables; graphics, data presentation and the ability to learn new applications

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team – Chancellery - Research and Enterprise
The Chancellery Research and Enterprise portfolio is led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and works across a number of areas including:

• Research and research training strategy
• Research partnerships and collaborations, including industry, government, research organisations and institutes – both domestically and internationally
• Research infrastructure, including cross-Faculty, whole-of-University, and interdisciplinary research initiatives, including implementation of key strategic initiatives
• Research performance and impact, including research metrics, research rankings and government-sponsored exercises
• Research systems strategy (how our enterprise systems support the business of research)
• Research ethics and integrity, including consideration of research misconduct
• Enterprise, industry engagement and innovation and
• Research capability – including graduate research

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 Kim Groizard at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, 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.

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
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Susan Bradley via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application with this email address.

Applications close: Sunday 11th of February 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)

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