Coordinator, Major Research Initiatives

4 months ago

Melbourne, Australia RMIT University Full time
Overview:

  • Full-time, Fixed Term position until October 2024
  • Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You
The Coordinator, Major Research Initiatives, supports the identification, development and delivery of opportunities for RMIT researchers to partner with end-users (commercial, not-for-profit, government and universities) to improve and increase the impact of RMIT’s research outcomes. The coordinator is responsible for the coordination of research grant schemes such as Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) and supports ongoing long-term relationships with RMIT’s external partners.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:

  • Demonstrated experience in supporting the development of projects and grants involving industry, government and/ or universities;
  • Experience in interpreting external competitive research funding scheme rules, reviewing funding applications against these rules and relaying feedback to applicants; 
  • Demonstrated experience in working with researchers and with research end users. Ability to deal with multiple stakeholders; 
  • Highly developed customer relations, interpersonal and written communication skills, particularly in an advisory capacity and a demonstrated ability to use judgement; 
  • Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships, liaise, engage and work collaboratively with colleagues and internal and external stakeholders; 
  • Demonstrable ability to work in a high volume, high demand role, requiring strong problem solving and analytical skills, flexibility and the ability to monitor and progress multiple projects simultaneously;
  • Demonstrated history of behaviour aligned to the RMIT values and professional capability framework; 

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

About the Portfolio

Research and Innovation 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 Partnerships and Translation

Part of the Research and Innovation Portfolio, Research Partnerships and Translation supports and enables researchers to partner to achieve excellent research translation outcomes. Research Partnerships and Translation also oversees intellectual property capture, protection and commercialisation for the university. Major Research Initiatives sits within the Research Partnerships and Translation Unit and is responsible for the development of collaborative grant applications and relationship management for RMIT within strategic consortium.

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 Fiona Madden via email .  

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Applications Close:10 Sept 2023 11.59 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. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via or visit our Careers page for more contact information -

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. 

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