Job No.: 567716
Work type: Fixed Term
Full-time, fixed term position until: 10th October 2025
Based at: La Trobe Bundoora Campus, with hybrid working opportunities
About the position
The Assistant Grants Advisor will provide efficient and effective pre- and post-award support for various external research grant schemes. This position is key to ensure that La Trobe University researchers are supported to meet their obligations to funding bodies and collaborators, and are assisted with university policies and processes while submitting external grants. The incumbent will proactively identify funding opportunities working with databases like Research Professional and will disseminate these opportunities in a timely manner to La Trobe researchers.
They will interpret funding rules, develop research budgets and ensure that all external grant applications submitted by La Trobe University researchers are fully compliant. They will also work cross-functionally and contribute to other teams in the Research Office in periods of varied workflow. This position will report to the Executive Grants Advisor (ARC, International and Philanthropic Grants).
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm on Sunday 6th October 2024 *please note that applications will be considered as they are received
Position Enquiries: Jarrad Cogle, Executive Grants Advisor (ARC, International and Philanthropic Grants), E. j.cogle@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Jacqueline Lava, Talent Acquisition Consultant, E. j.lava@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD - Assistant Grants Advisor .pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Advertised: 19/9/2024
Closing Date: 06/10/2024