Research Infrastructure Funding Lead

**Job no**: 0038359
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full time; Continuing
**Department**: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
**Salary**:UOM 8 - $115,137 - $124,622 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead projects, build communities, and promote cutting-edge infrastructure at the University of Melbourne.
- Professional and personal growth opportunity - learn from the experts with professional development and training
- Salary range, 17% super, benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment

**About the Role**
As a part of the Research Infrastructure team, you'll play a key part in advancing the University's research and innovation goals outlined in Advancing Melbourne 2030.

You will lead the development of strategically important, high value research infrastructure funding and commercial development opportunities that bring our community together and showcase the University’s cutting-edge research infrastructure portfolio.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Working with the Director Research Infrastructure and Chancellery (Research and Enterprise), in particular the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure) to deliver strategic outcomes in relation to the University
- s research infrastructure.
- Lead the coordination of the University’s research infrastructure funding and commercial development opportunities. This includes regularised schemes such as ARC LIEF (in collaboration with RIC colleagues), NCRIS and the DVCR’s collaborative equipment grant scheme.
- Provide advice and support to other major research opportunities or partnership arrangements that may or could involve research infrastructure opportunities, and in a way that is appropriately linked to the University’s research impact and research infrastructure strategies.

**Who we are looking for**
Are you passionate about enabling research outcomes through the attraction of funding and development of high-quality research infrastructure? We're on the lookout for individuals who possess a proactive and independent work style while also thriving in a team environment. Your meticulous attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality documentation will be essential.

You will also have:

- Post-graduate qualifications in a technical discipline [e.g. engineering, science, biomedical or related], with subsequent relevant experience and/or equivalent mix of education and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in providing successful service-oriented administration of complex funding programs and development initiatives, particularly as they relate to acquisition and operations of research infrastructure.
- Expert planning and organisation skills, especially in the successful coordination of organisation wide grant schemes and programs.
- Well-developed communication skills and demonstrated experience in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
- To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check._

**This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.**

**Your new team - Research, Innovation, and Commercialisation**
Research, Innovation, and Commercialisation (RIC) is the central facilitator of research funding in the University, taking advantage of the full diversity of research funding opportunities. The Research Infrastructure team provides strategic and operational support to the research infrastructure ecosystem across the University including operational and development support for research platforms and support to strategically important, high-value funding and commercial development opportunities across the University, to deliver high-quality research outcomes for the University - this is done in close partnership with Chancellery (Research and Enterprise).

**What we offer you**
In addition to the chance to impact world class research, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page

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**Be yourself**
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page. We encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

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