Job Description:

Continuing, full-time position
Higher Education Officer HEO 8
La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus location

About the position

The Senior Grants Advisor will lead the development, submission and administration processes for Category 1 grant schemes. They will be a subject matter expert on category 1 schemes, especially NHMRC schemes. They will provide expertise and guidance to other members of the grants team and will be instrumental in maintaining and developing close working relationships with Associate Deans Research and Industry Engagement (ADRIE).

They will work with ADRIEs across all Schools to effectively identify and engage researchers who are eligible to apply for Category 1 grants in the University’s Grants Development Support Program. They will be responsible for developing and implementing an effective support program for category 1 grants that includes fellowships from across government, philanthropic and Industry and lead the grants team through compliance and eligibility for all schemes.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

A relevant postgraduate degree, extensive professional experience or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience in research administration.
Demonstrated track record in working with researchers to develop successful category 1 schemes, with experience in NHMRC schemes.
Extensive knowledge of and experience with a range of Australian competitive grant schemes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to transfer clear and concise information to stakeholders, and the ability to present workshops or facilitate discussion.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop high level working relationships and professional networks, and to engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements to staff members at La Trobe.

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How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Tuesday the 25th of November, 2025

Position Enquiries: Sonja Tesanovic Kljajic, Research Development Manager, Health and Medical

Email: S.TesanovicKljajic@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Email: m.parker@latrobe.edu.au

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

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

Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position relating to the key selection criteria located under “Essential Criteria: Skills and knowledge required for the position” and;
An up to date resume

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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.

Why La Trobe:

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Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future

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Plenty Rd, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia

"Senior Grants Advisor"

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