"Assistant Grants Advisor"

Job Description:

• Full-Time, Fixed Term for 6 months from commencement date
• Located at Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
• HEO6 Classification Level
• Base salary from $93,874 + 17% superannuation

About the position

The Research Office at La Trobe University supports researchers and the broader academic leadership by delivering accurate advice, reporting, and efficient client services, with a strong focus on continual business improvement. Within this structure, the Research and Industry Agreements Team manages the development and management of research grant and consulting agreements, overseeing legal review, risk management, financial assessment, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The Assistant Grants Advisor is a key member of the Research and Industry Agreements team, providing post-award grant management support across a range of funding schemes and funding types. The role ensures compliance with funding agency and grant scheme requirements, and for establishing grant and associated agreements to enable the timely commencement of research projects.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• A degree with at least two years’ work experience in research and/or research management, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Ability to multi-task and move across funding types, and to organise and prioritise allocated work.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including the capacity to interpret and review legal documents, instruct legal professionals, and the ability to present workshops or facilitate discussion.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the capacity to work both autonomously and collaboratively in small teams.
• Demonstrated organisation and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage multiple different projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated high level of self-motivation and personal management skills.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position. PD - Assistant Grants Advisor - Fixed Term.pdf

Benefits

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up to date resume; and
• A cover letter; and
• Responses to two criteria (located in the Application Form)

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.