About the position

The Research Grants and Development Advisor is a key member of the Research Grants and Development Office, facilitating Institute-wide research development initiatives and leading research grant administration and management.

This position will implement, and project manage research grants development and researcher grants development and education strategic initiatives and will co-ordinate and submit grant applications.

This role will lead post-award management at the Institute, including establishment of research grant agreements, variations, reporting and grant closure. The position will work closely with other professional services teams at the Institute to ensure compliance with grant management processes and exceptional grant governance.

The Incumbent will be responsible for transforming current processes to deliver outstanding research grant management across the Institute.

Selection Criteria

Education/Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications, ideally postgraduate degree in a science discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or training.

Knowledge and skills

• Demonstrated experience in facilitating the successful implementation and project management of strategies to increase research income from government (e.g. NHMRC, MRFF etc.) and / or other funding sources (e.g. philanthropic, industry etc.) at an organisational level.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating the successful implementation of researcher development initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience providing comprehensive post-award administration and management of research grants including the ability to analyse funding and other agreements, identify risks and make recommendations to researchers and professional services staff, contract negotiation, variations and reporting (scientific and financial) seeking advice and escalating issues when required.
• Evidence of transforming business processes to facilitate positive organisational change.
• Track record of achievement in partnering with researchers to manage complex research grants.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the demonstrated ability to lead, influence and negotiate grant management effectively, confidentially and sensitively with researchers, professional services colleagues and external bodies.
• Knowledge of grant funding programs, research funding rules and regulatory framework, and grants management across the grant lifecycle.
• Grant writing, editing and proposal and budget development experience for a range of funding opportunities.
• Planning and organisational skills and demonstrated capacity to prioritise and multitask, including working across multiple initiatives and multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines.
• High level analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• An inclusive work style and ability to work supportively and collaboratively with a high level of energy, enthusiasm and initiative. A proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and under pressure, with a commitment to continuous personal and business improvement.

Terms of appointment

This position is ongoing in a full-time capacity. Salary is HEW Level 7 ($92,193 - $99,800). Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.

General enquiries can be directed to Dr. Catherine Hayden - [email protected], using the subject line: Research Grants and Development Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is available here.

How to Apply

Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format. Please submit via the Apply Now link.

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