Research Grants Specialist

3 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland University of Technology Full time

$104,733 to $118,709
- Ongoing, full-time
- Kelvin Grove

**Who are we looking for?**

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Research Grants Specialist to join Office of Research Services, Research Portfolio, Academic Division.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the Academic Division**

Academic Division includes the University’s faculties and research centres. It is responsible for education (learning and teaching), research, research services and support, and digital business solutions.

**About the Research Portfolio**

QUT has experienced the strongest, sustained research growth of any university in the sector over the last ten years. The scale and complexity of research at QUT has reached a level that requires enhanced processes and resources to support the University’s research community in meeting its aspirations and compliance obligations.

The Research Portfolio provides high quality support and training and conducts compliance and reporting across a range of obligations at an organisational level in an environment of dynamic growth in cross institutional collaborations.

The Portfolio is comprised of five units including Research Strategy and Policy, Research Infrastructure, Sustainability Strategy, Office of Research Services and Office of Research Ethics and Integrity.

Research Infrastructure (RI) delivers coordinated University-wide research infrastructure capabilities through distinct research facilities. In collaboration with internal and external partners, the unit acquires, facilitates access to, develops, and manages world-class research infrastructure capabilities.

**About the Office of Research Services**

**What you need to succeed**

Your expertise and initiative, combined with your ability to work as an excellent team player will be vital to your success in this role.

You will demonstrate:

- Education, training and/or experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications with extensive experience in research administration.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the current research funding environment, national policies and funding issues relating to research grants and contracts administration, including evidence of skills required to read and interpret large and complex policy documents.
- Evidence of excellent written communication skills including in correspondence with researchers and other members of the University as well as with external clients in contract negotiations, with funding agencies, and other relevant stakeholders
- Demonstrated knowledge of contractual issues relevant for research contracts, including intellectual property, and demonstrated experience in reviewing and negotiating complex contracts.
- Demonstrated high level oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with staff at all levels of the University, to consult and negotiate with external clients on a range of sensitive and confidential issues, and to successfully deliver information and training to individuals and groups of various sizes.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines working autonomously whilst maintaining good working relationships within a team setting.



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