Grants Advisor

3 days ago

City of Melbourne, Australia La Trobe Enterprise Full time

Based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) campus

Higher Education Officer (HEO) 7

Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

About the position

You will be the subject-matter expert on Category 2-3 grants and connect the Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor Industry Engagement and Alumni and Advancement Office to the work they are undertaking.

In particular, you will lead and manage the Research Grants and Transformation Team’s relationship with the Alumni and Advancement Office (AAO), developing a streamlined process between the two offices for the development and submission of grant applications to trusts and foundations.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

- An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in small teams.
- Demonstrated organisation and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage several different projects concurrently.
- Demonstrated high level of self-motivation and personal management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve stated outcomes.
- Experience in dealing with research contracts and agreements and working with external stakeholders to manage expectations.
- Working knowledge of public and private research funding trends within Australia and internationally.
- 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.
- High level of proficiency in computer software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Benefits

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

How to apply

Position Enquiries: Georgina Caruana, Manager, Major Initiatives. Email: g.caruana@latrobe.edu.au. Recruitment Enquiries: Recruitment Team. Email: Recruitment@latrobe.edu.au.

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

- An up to date resume; and
- A separate document addressing responses to the essential criteria located within the PD.

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

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply.

Why La Trobe:

- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics.
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future.

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