Senior Grants Officer

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As the Senior Grants Officer, you will provide high level guidance and administrative support for the University’s research activities through a portfolio of research grant services. This includes application, establishment and management of research funds, and reporting.

You will take a proactive, client-focused approach in the development and delivery of high-quality services across Colleges and disciplines.

In this Senior Grants Officer (Pre-award) role you will:

• Be a principal contact and expert for matters relating to research grant application and administration.
• Provide advice on strategy, interpretation, and compliance of applications with funding agency guidelines, and University policy and procedure.
• Provide strategic research management support through the provision of high-level client focused service.
• Manage Pre-Award planning and co-ordination of key application schemes to ensure eligibility and compliance against scheme and University requirements.

This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) on Callaghan Campus.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $99,655 to $112,112 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience. 

We offer a range of benefits and employment conditions that help you balance your commitments, stay healthy, and work effectively. For information on our employee benefits (such as leave, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships, and salary packaging) please visit here.  

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

The Research Grants Office supports and facilitates the University’s research activities through best practice advice and high-quality support to the University’s research community in relation to securing research funding and the management of research funds.

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

• If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application:

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below (these may differ slightly from the Position Description, please only respond to the below in your application).

1. A degree with at least four years’ subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
2. High-level problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills.
3. Demonstrated experience in critically reviewing complex research funding rules and agreements, and providing clear, constructive, and strategic advice.
4. Demonstrated capacity to lead and work within a team and across teams to achieve organisational goals in a high-volume environment of competing demands.
5. Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement as the basis for service delivery.
6. Demonstrated understanding of national higher education research trends and policies, particularly within key government funding agencies (e.g. ARC, NHMRC).

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 3 pages.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au.

We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For specific position enquiries, please contact Melinda Tooze, Senior Manager, Post-Awards Grants on (02) 4042 0096 or via email at jane.graham@newcastle.edu.au

Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au Please note, we do not accept email applications.

Closing date: Sunday 3 November 2024 at 11.59pm AEDT

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do. 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

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