Research Funding Officer
- 492508
- 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
- Office of Research
- Full-Time
- Office of Research | UniSC Sunshine Coast or UniSC Moreton Bay
- Level 7, $99,285 - $108,534 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time, ongoing appointment
The Opportunity
Join our dynamic team to empower researchers by strategically identifying and disseminating external funding opportunities and supporting all aspects of research development and management. You'll play a key role in planning and delivering professional development programs on funding opportunities, while providing expert guidance in the preparation and submission of research proposals. If you're passionate about driving research success and fostering innovation, we want to hear from you!
You will
- develop and implement strategies to grow and support research partnerships and contracted research funding in partnership with UniSC researchers; and
- facilitate UniSC researchers to build and maintain research partnerships and leverage mutual opportunities for funding into research applications and proposals (industry, international, government, non-government organisations and sponsored).
About you
You’ll possess exceptional communication and organisational skills, enabling you to effectively manage and coordinate multiple complex projects. You’ll thrive both collaborative and independent settings with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, your high level of digital literacy will enhance your commitment to delivering quality, user-friendly, and responsive client service.
You will possess:
- a degree qualification in a relevant discipline and relevant experience within a university, research institute or government organisation with proven research development expertise, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training;
- well-developed writing, editing and budgeting skills, including the ability to write/review coherent and persuasive proposals;
- ability to engage in a range of approaches to generate solutions, seeking organisational input and advice to apply innovative solutions;
- strong capacity to function as part of a team, including supporting other team members on a project-by-project basis;
Desirable
- previous Research Management and Information Systems experience e.g., Research Master, is highly desirable.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at:
Careers at UniSC
Applications for this position close midnight, Friday 21 June 2024