Manager Research Initiatives

$129,062 to $135,207
- Fixed-term, full-time
- Kelvin Grove
- **Reference number: 24004A**:

- **Term**: Fixed-term, full-time basis for 12 months, Kelvin Grove campus
- **Remuneration**: $152,734 to $160,006 pa (inclusive of $129,062 to $135,207 pa, 17% superannuation, and leave loading)
- **Location**: Kelvin Grove

**Who are we looking for?**

We are seeking a Manager Research Initiatives (Health) to join Office of the Provost, Academic Division.

The Manager Major Research Initiatives will develop funding strategies and provide high-quality assistance to support the university's engagement in programmatic initiatives in health and associated disciplines. In consultation with the Director Major Research Initiatives, the Manager will identify opportunities and develop and implement strategies to assist the University in increasing engagement and funding success rates across a number of initiatives and programmatic opportunities. This will include analysis and review of submissions and success rates, as well as funding trends across major funding agencies.

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.

**About us**

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.

The Manager, Major Research Initiatives (Health) plays an important role in contributing to the development and delivery of initiatives and activities targeted towards raising the awareness of programmatic initiatives with a focus on MRFF and NHMRC funding initiatives and increasing participation across the QUT research community..

**What you need to succeed**
- Completion of a postgraduate qualification together with extensive experience in research grant administration, particularly across the larger national and international funding agencies, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience education and/or training.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the current research funding environment, national policies, and funding issues relating to large-scale programmatic initiatives and contracts administration, including evidence of skills required to read and interpret large and complex policy documents.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development and delivery of strategic initiatives aimed at large-scale investment, including high-level analytical skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of contractual issues relevant for research contracts including intellectual property and demonstrated experience in reviewing and negotiating complex contracts.
- Demonstrated high level oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively consult and negotiate with internal and external clients on a range of sensitive and confidential issues in a professional and confident manner, and the ability to successfully deliver information and training to individuals and groups of various sizes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise staff as required with a proven ability to motivate and develop staff to achieve positive client service and work area outcomes in the context of competing deadlines.

**Life at QUT**

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

- A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
- Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation.
- Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
- Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
- Leave loading of 17.5%.
- Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
- Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
- Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
- Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
- We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths.
- Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

**Belong at QUT**

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

In support of our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Isl