Senior Coordinator, Awards Management

Overview:

• Full-time, Continuing position
• Salary HEW 8 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You

Join RMIT's Research and Innovation Portfolio as a Senior Coordinator, Awards Management and play a pivotal role in supporting world-class research. In this key position, you'll manage the full spectrum of post-award processes for research grants—overseeing contractual arrangements, compliance, reporting, and project closeout. With a strong focus on Australian Research Council (ARC) funding, you'll ensure researchers and the University meet obligations to external sponsors while driving service excellence and continuous improvement.

As the senior member of a collaborative team, you'll mentor and support junior staff, share your expertise, and help shape best practice in research funding management. If you have significant experience in post-award administration, deep knowledge of ARC requirements, and a passion for enabling research success, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic, hybrid work environment at one of Australia's leading global universities.

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

• Significant experience in post-award research funding administration, including excellent knowledge of ARC and/or NHMRC grant guidelines, funding agreements and post-award processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team to deliver excellent customer service within a complex, multi-tiered organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in using research management systems (or similar) and the ability to adopt new information technology tools to improve business processes and services.
• Excellent organisational skills, including proven ability to maintain accuracy and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• An understanding of research finance/accounting would be highly regarded.

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:

Research Strategy and Services

Research Strategy and Services supports researchers to achieve excellent research outcomes. Research Strategy and Services supports strategy development and implementation and continuous improvement in services, systems and processes. The team provides expertise and services in grants and research contracts; research integrity, ethics and governance; and data analytics and reporting.

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 Angela via email

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Position Description - Senior Coordinator, Awards Management

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Applications Close:

25 Sept pm

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