Assistant Officer, Research Proposals

6 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia RMIT University Full time $215,200 per year
Overview:
  • Five Part-time, Fixed Term 0.2 FTE positions available for six months

  • Salary Academic Level HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

  • Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working 

About You 
The Assistant Officer, Research Proposals provides efficient and effective pre-award support for competitive research grant applications. This includes reviewing compliance and eligibility of applications, providing expert advice on grant guidelines, and ensuring timely and accurate data entry in internal and external research management systems. The Assistant Officer also provides support to the Research Proposals team as directed. 

There are five available positions, part time for 7.2 hours per week. HDR students are strongly encouraged to apply. 

To be successful in this position, you will have:  

  • Highly developed interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to use judgement and provide advice

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with proven ability to organise and prioritise work and complete tasks with tight timeframes

  • Proven ability to work cooperatively within a team setting and with a high degree of independence

  • Demonstrated high level of computer literacy and/or database skills

  • An understanding of research funding schemes (desirable) or a keen interest in acquiring an understanding of research funding schemes and processes. 

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. 

About the Portfolio 

RMIT's Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world. The portfolio has an engaged, energetic, talented and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes. With a global presence, community and industry connections, we support cutting- edge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities. 
 

The Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers and graduate researchers with research partnerships, grants and research contracts, funding opportunities, capability development, research training, ethics and integrity, intellectual property, commercialisation, internships, communication and profile. 
 

Find out more about research and innovation at RMIT University and the Research and Innovation Portfolio at:  

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing ​your suitability​ for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.  

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Maks Sipowicz via email  

Position Description - Assistant Officer, Research Proposals 

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Applications Close:2 Oct pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via or visit our Careers page for more contact information -

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