Grants Officer

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Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)
Salary: UOM 6 - $98, ,023.00

Support ground-breaking research as a Research Grants Officer, managing post-award administration and fostering excellence in grant management at a world-class university.

• Drive research impact, collaborate with diverse stakeholders and develop valuable grant management skills
  
• Apply now to play a crucial role in supporting world-class research and driving academic excellence
  
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and a niche professional development opportunity
  
  

Your next career opportunity:

As a Research Grants Officer at the University of Melbourne, you'll have the opportunity to support cutting-edge research by managing post-award administration of research funding. You'll work closely with academics, university departments, and external funding agencies to ensure high-quality outcomes. This role offers you the chance to develop expertise in grant management, build strong stakeholder relationships, and contribute to the university's research success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage Post-Award Administration: Provide high-quality support for funded research, ensuring compliance and timely reporting to funding bodies.
  
• Build and Maintain Relationships: Establish excellent connections with internal and external stakeholders, offering impactful advice to researchers and administrators.
  
• Support Grant Management Processes: Assist in negotiating and accepting research funding, coordinating communications, and maintaining accurate data in research management systems.
  
• Contribute to University Initiatives: Help organise training seminars, workshops, and special programs to support the research community.
  
  

You may be a great fit if:

You are a detail-oriented professional with excellent administrative and communication skills, capable of managing complex tasks independently while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced research environment.

You may also:

• Have a tertiary qualification with relevant experience in a similar role.
  
• Possess strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
  
• Track record of showing good judgement, initiative and ability to undertake tasks with minimum supervision, seeking advice and escalating issues when required
  
• Have experience in maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.
  
• Be adaptable and thrive in a flexible, changing environment.
  
• Have experience working in a university setting (desirable).
  
  

Your new team: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation

Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding, and government agencies.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

We are also committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages. To discuss your specific requirements, please contact Bec Tucker at or email hr- with the subject line 'Reasonable Adjustments'. Learn more on our Careers website.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. Learn more about our Indigenous Strategy.

Working at the University - what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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.

Apply today including the following documents:

• Resume
  
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
  

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alessandro Storani via email at hr-, 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 questions regarding the job, please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 1 September 12:01AM (AEST)

UoM6 Grants Officer_RGCF Position Description

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEducation
• IndustriesHigher Education

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