Research Grants Specialist

7 hours ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland University of Technology Full time

$106,563 to $120,783
- Ongoing, full-time
- Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

**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.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

**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 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 Strategy and Policy** provides strategy and policy advice and support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) in addition to managing and coordinating the activities of the Portfolio Office, providing operational leadership and financial management oversight of the Portfolio’s budget and the University research budget. The Graduate Research Education and Development (GRE+D), in Research Strategy and Policy, supports learning and skills development for all research students and their supervisors, thereby preparing industry and work ready research graduates.

**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.

**Sustainability Strategy **advises the University on sustainability strategy, planning, policy, and partnerships and supports the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) in pursuing major research initiatives in the sustainability space. The Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Office also champions and coordinates education for sustainability at QUT in collaboration with the Education Portfolio and supports sustainability programs linked to QUT’s operations.

**Office of Research Services (ORS) **works with QUT staff, students, collaborators, and partners to identify, attract and manage funding from competitive and commercial sources. The Office also manages the University’s research management platforms and coordinates internal and external research reporting.

**Office of Research Ethics and Integrity (OREI)** supports researchers by providing education, guidance, process and advice for research ethics, biosafety and responsible research practices to embed a high quality research culture at the University.

**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 at least six (6) years’ experience in research administration, particularly pre-award research grant administration, at scale, in a university research office or similar environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the current national 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 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 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, 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



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