"Research Funding Coordinator"

Job no: 0056607

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full-time; Continuing

Faculty: Faculty of medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences

Department/School: Melbourne Medical School

Salary: UOM 7 – $106,432 – $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super

• Support researchers in the Department of Infectious Diseases by identifying funding opportunities, assisting with grant applications, and managing contracts through the life of the award.
• Serve as a key liaison for complex collaborative research proposals and international funding opportunities, facilitating engagement with major agencies like NIH and WHO.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role

The Research Funding Coordinator at the Department of Infectious Diseases, based at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, plays a crucial role in supporting researchers by identifying funding opportunities and assisting with grant applications.

The position involves managing contracts for Chief Investigators (CIs), providing a key contact for both pre and post award administration, and coordinating large and complex research proposals, including international funding opportunities.

Additionally, the Coordinator liaises with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and compliance with university guidelines, and supports research reporting and ethics submissions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identify and communicate funding opportunities and resources available via the University to assist researchers with their funding applications, provide advice and resources as required.
• Assist with the coordination and submission of large/complex collaborative research proposals and international funding opportunities.
• Management of all CI’s contracts (including trust funds).
• Understanding and awareness of the University budget model across the various funding sources and implications.

Who We Are Looking For

You will hold a graduate degree in biomedical science or a related field and have experience in preparing grant applications for various funding bodies, including Australian and international agencies.

You will manage large research projects, displaying high initiative, excellent communication, and organisational skills, and work both independently and collaboratively with a diverse team.

You will also coordinate various projects, using independent judgement to prioritise tasks, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. Knowledge of research administration, grant submission portals, and university budget models is advantageous.

You will also have:

• Graduate degree in biomedical science or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience preferably in health sciences, biomedicine, or related fields preferably in a higher education setting.
• Experience with or demonstrated ability preparing grant applications for both Australian and international funding bodies.
• Experience with or demonstrated ability in managing large research projects or programs, including advising research proposal and budget development.
• High level of initiative and demonstrated ability to plan, implement, prioritise, and set deadlines.

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

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Department of Infectious Diseases

The Department of Infectious Diseases is a recently established department of the Melbourne Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences that is based at The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute).

Research within the department encompasses infectious diseases including antimicrobial resistance and healthcare associated infections, malaria, HIV, tuberculosis, influenza, viral hepatitis, sexually-transmitted infections, skin pathogens and emerging infectious diseases such as COVID-19.

Our researchers come from diverse backgrounds, including discovery research and basic scientists, clinician researchers, epidemiologists, public health physicians and microbiologists.

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!

About the University of Melbourne

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.  

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, 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
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Lachlan Bryce 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 to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.

Position Description

Advertised: 31 Jul 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 25 Aug 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time