Senior Research Support Officer

Position Details

· Fixed Term (Dec 2024) | Full-Time
· Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $94,206- $104,282 p.a.
· Location: Bedford Park
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AboutResearch 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

As the Senior Research Support Officer, you will provide key research development services to support the research capacity and success of the Social Work Innovation Research Living Space (SWIRLS) in the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work. You will be responsible for providing administrative support through planning, developing, and coordinating project management of the College's research activities to enhance capabilities and reputation in research. You will provide Research Support by identifying research opportunities and facilitating involvement of college staff in grants, proposals, and new opportunities. You will harness your expertise to monitor quality assurance for research data, provide advice regarding policies and procedures, aid academic staff with the preparation of research publications, and review and update relevant publications.

Other responsibilities include:

• Investigating funding opportunities and providing representation in meetings to develop and advocate for beneficial partnerships.
• Contributing to and coordinating the production of project reports and annual reports to meet University and contractual obligations.
• Providing executive support to research related committees including the preparation of agenda, minutes, correspondence reports and taking follow-up action.
• Providing high-level administration support and advice to ensure the College meets the requirements of the Federal Government's research excellence and impact assessments.

A more comprehensive list of duties is outlined in the Position Description.

About You

With your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you will maintain strong and collegial relationships with staff. You will demonstrate a high level of written communication skills, including the ability to write high-quality grant proposals, project documentation, and navigate complex concepts in the health and medical research landscapes. Your demonstrated experience in supervising your staff to meet team objectives is complimented by your natural ability to foster an open and positive research team environment. Your keen attention to detail will allow you to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, while always demonstrating a commitment to high quality service delivery. With your advanced research knowledge and experience, you will be able to apply critical thinking skills and strategic thinking to provide well-informed advice and contribute high quality solutions to complex problems.

To be successful in this position, you would have completed a degree with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training.

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).

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.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

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

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000009641 Senior Research Support Officer.
• 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 Simon Brennan, Chief Research Development Officer

Applications to be submitted before 11:59 pm Sunday 4 February, 2024.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.