Program Support Officer-funding

**Job no**: 0058658
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Continuing
**Department**:Research Innovation and Commercialisation
**Salary**:UOM 6 - $92,749-$100,397 p.a. plus 17% super
- Support research infrastructure grant funding
- Supportive and vibrant team
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment

**About the Role**
At the University, we are committed to investing in state-of-the-art research infrastructure to attract and retain top-tier research talent. This goal requires securing funding from various sources, including government grants.

As a Program Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality administrative support for research infrastructure grant funding and proposal development. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting funding schemes such as the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities scheme, and other funding opportunities.

Your guidance and support will not only facilitate the development of compelling funding proposals for research infrastructure but also contribute to post-award activities. Working collaboratively across RIC teams, you will ensure seamless delivery of projects, ultimately advancing our research endeavours.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Provide strategic, project management and administrative support to the Research Infrastructure team
- Provide high quality administrative support to committees by organising meetings, recording minutes and actioning agenda items
- Coordinate and deliver small scale projects related to matters of research infrastructure and service development

**Who we are looking for**
We’re seeking an individual who is highly motivated, passionate, and eager to delve into the world of research infrastructure. In addition, you'll possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with colleagues regarding research policies, prepare correspondence, reports, and briefing notes. Strong organisational skills, time management abilities, and a keen eye for detail are also essential qualities required to thrive in this role.

You will also have:

- Experience in providing support to the development of grant funding proposals
- Experience in providing project and administration support in a tertiary institution, research institute or similar, including support to senior management and committees.
- Developing knowledge of the research and research infrastructure environment or awareness of policies and practices associated with the successful operation of research infrastructure facilities
- Experience in a research laboratory setting

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. 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, located within RIC provides strategic and operational support to the research infrastructure ecosystem across the University including operational and development support for research infrastructure platforms, research data management support 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, 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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