"Senior Officer, Research Grants (Health Impact Theme & ARC)"

Job no: 547051

Work type: Full-time, Part-time

Location: Flexible, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood

Categories: Administration

• Flexible location (Waurn Ponds or Burwood)
• 1 x Part-time 0.8 FTE position, ongoing (Health Impact Theme)
• 1 x Full time 1.0 FTE position, fixed term until 01/07/2025 (ARC)
• Hew 6 $92,573 - $99,972 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

The role:

The Senior Officer, Research Grants is responsible for providing high quality and responsive support services across all campuses and will support researchers by assisting with the management of grants and fellowships through their full life cycle. The incumbent is expected to develop and maintain relationships with funding agencies, assist researchers in identifying grant opportunities and maintain records of grant applications, awards and outcomes. 

As a Senior Officer, you will:

• Plan and oversee the application, submission, central administration and management of competitive grant applications
• Collaborate with and support Faculties/Institutes and research teams to provide client-focussed grant application support including guidance on proposal writing, formatting and adherence to funding agency requirements.
• Review and provide feedback on grant proposals to ensure clarity, accuracy and compliance with grant guidelines.
• Assist in the central administration and management of awarded grants, including progress updates and reporting.
• Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records for university analysis and reporting processes.
• Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the university's grant application and administration processes by staying updated on trends and best practices in research funding and grant management.                                                                                                

To be successful, you’ll have:

• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. 
• Demonstrated experience working in a busy, complex, administrative environment as part of a hardworking and collaborative team. 
• Experience interpreting policies, guidelines and procedures, reviewing and editing documentation against eligibility requirements and providing clear, concise advice or constructive feedback to clients. 
• Experience in the use of research management databases,document management systems and a high level of competence in using standard office computing applications. 
• Experience in the preparation of grant applications and/or experience of award management and reporting

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience as well as outlining your preference for position.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Amanda Notini (Manager, Research Grants) on a.notini@deakin.edu.au.

*Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Senior Officer, Research Grants fixed term (Part-time).pdf

 Senior Officer, Research Grants fixed term-.pdf

Applications for this position close on the 1st of Sep at 11.55pm.

Advertised: 16 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time