Description:
(HEO6) $86,360 - $93,285 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
21 months fixed term
Full time
Research Services provides professional staff support services to the University's Research community in relation to competitive research funding/grant opportunities, research grant administration, applications and awards, research ethics, compliance and integrity management, research contract management and research related reporting and collections such as the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), and general and strategic advice to researchers and research leaders.
The Research Funding Officer (Pre-Award) provides support in relation to pre-award administration of research funding opportunities to ensure compliance and improve the quality of research funding submissions. The incumbent will be expected to contribute to the development of strategies and systems primarily in relation to streamlining management of application rounds.
To be successful you will need:
- Understanding of the University sector, funding of research and of related structures and processes in a research-oriented field.
- Demonstrated capacity to evaluate and interpret complex rules, policies and procedure.
- Demonstrated high-level knowledge of standard office computer software, internet and database packages, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing IT environments.
- Experience in research grant administration, including interpreting guidelines and reviewing research related project budgets (desirable).
- Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your division's broader role
The Division of Research and Innovation leads the University's research strategic planning. It manages research, partnerships, prioritises investment in strategic initiatives, and responds to changes in the external environment.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/research/about-us/
How To Apply
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.
***Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 14th April 2024, 11:55pm***
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Ms Siobhan Guy
Manager (Pre-Award)
E: siobhan.guy@adelaide.edu.au
The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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Advertised: 27 Mar 2024 12:00 AM
Applications close:14 Apr 2024 11:55 PM
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