Mrff Proposal Manager

**Job no**: 0054807
**Location**:Parkville/WFH - hybrid work arrangement
**Role type**:Full time; Continuing
**Department**: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
**Salary**:UOM 8 - $110,709 - $119,829 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part time)
- **Draw on your expertise and contribute to high-impact programs**:

- **Join a growing team and gain broad exposure to a range of exciting projects and funding opportunities**

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

**About 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. We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact.

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is a substantial injection of Federal funds to accelerate the translation of high-quality research through to meaningful health improvements for Australians. The University of Melbourne is committed to providing outstanding professional support to its researchers and their clinical collaborators who are seeking to secure funding for high impact programs of work aligned with the MRFF goals.

**About the Role**
As MRFF Proposal Manager, you will be responsible for the development of high-quality proposals and related communications aligned to MRFF funding opportunities. You will support researchers in navigating the MRFF requirements and help them craft a compelling narrative when designing their proposals.

Working collaboratively with your leadership team and key stakeholders across the University, you will identify external funding opportunities; scope the research and clinical strengths of the University and our aligned partners; and assist with high-level stakeholder engagement in the development of solution-focused programs of work.

Responsibilities include:

- Prepare MRFF-related briefings for internal and external stakeholders, including government, industry, investors, health service providers, community groups and philanthropic organsations
- Provide strategic advice to the designated bid team; bid writing, sourcing and synthesis of contributed content in partnership with academics and researchers
- Support the MRFF major projects pipeline, which may involve facilitating stakeholder workshops such as pre-event communications, minutes, action plans and follow-up communications

**About You**
You will influence and engage with stakeholders at all levels, utilising your strong editorial skills to provide strategic advice and constructive, actionable feedback. With your exceptional written communication skills, you can conceptualise opportunities, elucidate external drivers and priorities, and articulate compelling, aligned value propositions.

With an understanding of the research environment, you will draw on your emotional intelligence to exercise empathy and patience when supporting researchers to write proposals.

You will also have:

- Post-graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent mix of education and relevant experience
- Track record for securing substantial funding for major proposals, in which you have been a primary author
- Experience in writing promotional material, briefs and/or pitch documents directed toward government, industry or philanthropic audiences

**About the University**
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

**Benefits of Working with Us**
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

- Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
- Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
- Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
- Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

**Be Yourself**
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrat