AddressAbout the Team
At UTS we are committed to undertake research of international excellence that has the potential to make a significant economic, environmental, cultural and social impact and support the application of new technologies and solutions to important national and global challenges.
The Research Grants team aims to identify, develop and support new grant funding opportunities to build on the scale, quality and reach of UTS's research activities, and deliver impact through the translation of outcomes into practical use.
About the Role
The Senior Research Grants Manager plays a critical role in the Research Grants team developing and supporting research projects and collaborations in support of the UTS strategic vision to increase research of international significance, through its proactive focus on global connections.
The Senior Research Grants Manager contributes to the enablement of UTS researchers to identify, compete for and successfully execute high quality grant funded research.
This is a senior role in the team and plays a crucial role in planning and managing an increasingly complex and high-volume workload relating to supporting the UTS research grant portfolio.
About You
Are you passionate about driving research excellence and maximizing grant funding opportunities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your leadership skills can make a tangible impact?
If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for research excellence and leadership, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to shape the future of research at UTS!
As the Senior Research Grants Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and lead initiatives to maximise successful research grant funding proposals.
- Manage the development and submission of proposals for competitive grant funding, including the provision of high-level proposal review and quality assurance in a timely manner
- Lead and manage the Research Grants support team which is part of the larger Research Grants team.
- Develop and implement processes and procedures to achieve improvements in grant application and post-award processes, to ensure effective management of the UTS Research Grants portfolio.
- Provide high level guidance for the delivery of ongoing support to researchers with funded grants to ensure compliance with reporting and audit requirements and prompt resolution of problems
For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Documents section).
With examples, please outline within your Cover Letter, how you meet the following five (5) key selection criteria points below:
- Extensive working knowledge of the current Australian Higher Education sector.
- Demonstrable excellent people and influencing skills - a highly competent communicator, able to interact and influence various audiences, including the ability to work collaboratively and persuasively with a diverse range of external and internal stakeholders
- Proven people management and leadership skills with a results-orientated approach.
- Ability to work under pressure, in a team or alone, to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Extensive knowledge and expertise in identifying research grant funding opportunities, proposal development and post-award management. contributes to the enablement of UTS researchers to identify, compete for and successfully execute high quality grant funded research.
Remuneration & Benefits
Base Salary Range: $134,476 to $140,880 pa (HEW 9)
This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary.
UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.
This position is full-time and the appointment will be made on a fixed term basis until March 2025 (parental leave cover).
How to Apply
Please click the Apply link to be taken to the UTS website. Here you can download:
• full details of the application process;
• a copy of the position statement; and
• information on remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions
Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC280864 and your name.
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at ***********@uts.edu.au.
Closing Date: Thursday 23rd of May 2024 at 11.59pm (AEST)
Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.
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