Research Funding Officer

1 week ago


Greater Adelaide SA, Australia The University of Adelaide Full time

**(HE06) $89,383 - $96,550 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.**

**1-year Fixed Term opportunity for a Research Funding Officer (Post Award) to join the Division of Research and Innovation.**

Working under general direction, the Research Funding Officer (Post Award) provides high quality central support to post-award management of funded research projects.

This role will focus on customer service and providing a positive customer experience, providing efficient and effective post award research administration functions, and maintaining corporate records in relation to University research activities.

**To be successful you will need**:

- Demonstrated ability to interpret and explain complex documentation, such as grant guidelines and award conditions.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, numeracy skills, and ability to maintain work accuracy;
- Demonstrated high-level competence of standard office computer software, internet and database packages, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing IT environments;
- High level interpersonal and communication skills;
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative, exercise good judgement, and prioritise competing demands;
- Experience in delivering a professional, client focused service to a range of stakeholders;
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a high functioning team in the achievement of planned goals and objectives;
**The path to Adelaide University**

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

**Enjoy an outstanding career environment**

The University is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

**Your division's broader role**

The Division of Research and Innovation leads the University's research strategic planning. It manages research, partnerships, prioritises investment in strategic initiatives, and responds to changes in the external environment.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/research/about-us/

**If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.**

Applications close 11:55pm, 10 June 2025

**For further information**

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Emilie Corrick
Manager, Post Award
P: +61 (8) 8313 3765

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