Grants and Partnerships Advisor

PRIMARY DETAIL

We are seeking an experienced Grants and Partnerships Advisor with demonstrated high level skills in project management and experience in the coordination of large complex collaborative projects, who has a genuine passion for educational equity to join our dynamic team.
- Salary Package: From $99,739 to $108,138 (HEW 7) p.a. plus 17% employer superannuation contributions and annual leave loading
- Role type Full Time, Fixed Term Contract until end of December 25
- Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

THE ROLE

The Grants and Partnerships Advisor will work within the Widening Participation Unit under direction from the Manager, Widening Participation, relevant Project Boards and Committees collaborating with University Faculties and other units to lead the delivery of internal and multi-institutional grants and research projects and manage the implementation of grant deliverables.

Reporting to the Manager, Widening Participation, you will:

- Manage, monitor and track the delivery of grant projects to ensure all key deliverables are met and reported upon as required.
- Produce consistent and up to date project documentation, including but not limited to project timelines and milestones, workflow processes, forms, templates, organisational charts, risk assessments, ethics documentation, progress reports, and ensure that documentation is communicated across project teams and external partners where relevant.
- Coordinate project meetings with relevant internal and external partners, including the over-arching meeting schedule, agenda, dissemination of minutes, and tracking of actions.
- Monitor grants and projects for legal, financial and program compliance including but not limited to ensuring grant requirements are met and all data is accurately documented.
- Identify any emerging risks to the project and implement strategies to mitigate these risks or escalate risks where appropriate.
- Ensure the alignment between project and research outcomes and program development and implementation communicating evaluation and research data to project partners.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external project partners.
- Coordinate grant and financial reporting to the Commonwealth Government and relevant internal and external Project Boards and Committees.
- Design, implement and coordinate Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) through all programs and activities in collaboration with Widening Participation Unit and key project partners, undertaking data analysis and monitoring and evaluation as required.
- Develop, implement, and review reporting frameworks, policies, and procedures for the project.
- Support project partners in the delivery of grant projects, including planning, coordination and delivery of programs and activities.
- Generate detailed written, financial and statistical reports and presentations which will support the

In return, you as a Macquarie University staff member will enjoy competitive pay plus a range of salary packaging options and other benefits including:

- Education and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to travel to regional and remote areas
- Access to our staff wellbeing program, staff support services, & employee flu shot program
- Full access to the University Library resources including campus collections, and research databases.
- Discounted membership to University’s Sport and Aquatic Centre
- Access to a range of flexible working conditions

ABOUT US

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (DVC-A) is the Chief Academic Officer of the University and is a member of the University Executive.

The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) within the DVC-A portfolio develops and drives the University’s strategy for building and enhancing entry and progression pathways and, with the Pro-Vice Chancellor Learning and Teaching, leads the ongoing improvement of academic offerings at Macquarie. The Widening Participation Unit (WPU) within that portfolio works to meet the University’s commitment to the national widening participation agenda with the aim to improve access and increase participation in Higher Education by students from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented (low socio-economic status, regional and remote, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander). The WPU is funded by the Federal Government's Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP).

ABOUT YOU

You have a solutions-focused attitude, excellent organisation and communication skills and thrive working in a fast-paced collaborative team environment. You have demonstrated experience in the coordination of large complex projects and management of grants. You are proactive, highly motivated and are driven to achieve excellence in the workplace.

HOW TO APPLY
- A degree with at least four years’ subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise; or an equival