Research Grants Officer

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

In recent years, Swinburne has progressed to become one of the world’s leading universities, ranking as one of the top 300 universities in the world, as assessed by the Academic Ranking of World Universities. Swinburne University of Technology’s 2025 strategy aims to grow both research performance and research impact. The Research Grants team in Research Services is integral to delivering this Strategy, having responsibility for providing high quality pre
- and postaward services to Researchers and Schools.

The position requires strong customer centric focus for exceptional services delivery, initiative to deal with complex issues, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, and ability to maintain a close working relationship with colleagues and researchers.

**About You**
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- Experience in developing, reviewing and coordinating national competitive grant scheme submissions in a tertiary institution, research institute or funding agency. Experience with ARC funding schemes is preferable.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to draft correspondence and information guides.
- Strong organisational and project management skills with proven ability to ensure effective completion of tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective networks, develop collaborations and partnerships with a wide range of external partners.

**Qualifications**
- A degree with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.

**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: Monday September 4th at 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**

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant



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