Manager, Research Grants

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

The Manager Research Grants, Australian Research Council (ARC) portfolio will be responsible for the effective management and administration of the portfolio of ARC grants at Swinburne University, along with other government and philanthropic funding opportunities.

Under the oversight of the Senior Manager Research Grants and in close collaboration with the Manager Research Grants (NHMRC/MRFF), the position will oversee service support and resource allocation across all stages of the funding lifecycle.

This will ensure that all pre and post award administration functions within the portfolio are effectively and efficiently completed.

About You

To be suitable for this role, you will:

  • Provide whole of university co-ordination and support for grant schemes and programs within the ARC portfolio across the full funding lifecycle. This includes the development and implementation of annual operational plans for major grants.
  • Oversee the promotion of relevant grants and funding opportunities to Swinburne researchers, including the development and dissemination of scheme/roundspecific information to business units and institutional stakeholders.
  • Oversee the post award management of ARC grant schemes and other government and philanthropic funding programs.
  • Effectively interpret funding guidelines and provide guidance to researchers on complex issues relating to grant eligibility and/or compliance.
  • Support development activities to assist researchers in selecting appropriate grants relevant to their career stage and successfully managing their funded projects.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of grants administration systems, team knowledge and capacity.

For more information on the Key Selection Criteria, please refer to the Position Description.

Qualifications

  • Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
  • A strong understanding of the Australian research environment and grants landscape.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading a small team to achieve targeted outcomes.
  • Enthusiasm, creativity, energy and selfmotivation with a flexible, outcomes and solutionsoriented attitude and approach focussed on the continuous improvement of services.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan large administrative projects and prioritise tasks, anticipate requirements and work to tight deadlines.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges.

With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it.

We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

  • Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
  • Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
  • Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
  • Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.


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Applications Close:
Sunday 24th March 2024, 11pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity

Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.

For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

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