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• Salary HEO8 $112,200 - $128,304 plus 17% superannuation
  

About the position

The Research Office supports La Trobe University researchers, Senior Executive, Academic Leadership, and La Trobe Professional Portfolios to facilitate excellent research outcomes for the University. The office provides accurate and consistent advice and reporting, as well as flexible and efficient client services, with an emphasis on continuous business improvement.

The Research Development and Grants Team in the Research Office oversees Research Development and the end-to-end pre-award development of all competitive research grant funding, including Australian Research Council (ARC), National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), Philanthropic and other local and international schemes. The team works with researchers across all campuses in partnership with school management, especially the Associate Deans Research and Industry Engagement (ADRIE) to develop and implement targeted strategies and initiatives to improve quality of external research proposals and thereby success rates.

The Senior Grants Advisor will be responsible for the implementation of a successful category 1 funding strategy for La Trobe University by partnering with the Associate Deans Research and Industry Engagement (ADRIE). They will be a subject matter expert on Category 1 schemes, especially ARC, NHMRC and MRFF schemes. They will provide expertise and guidance to La Trobe's research community, members of the Research Development and Grants team and Senior Executives on all category 1 matters and will be the university contact for funding agencies, especially the Australian Research Council .

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 ARC 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.

• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
  

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday 31 st August 2025

Position Enquiries: Georgina Caruana, Research Development Manager, Major Initiatives

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant

To view the Position description please visit www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs

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

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

• An up-to-date resume and;
• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria 'Skills and knowledge required for the position', which is located in the position description.
  

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionResearch
• IndustriesHigher Education

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