Hub Operations Coordinator, ARC Research Hub for Sustainable Crop Protection Apply Locations: St Lucia Campus Time Type: Part time Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago Job Requisition ID: R-43062 Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) Part-time (80%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months Base salary will be in the range $98,582.63 - $107,349.47 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7) Based at our St Lucia Campus About This Opportunity The Hub Operations Coordinator will be responsible for the operational effectiveness of a range of complex project and management activities as required by the Hub Executive Team, to support the ARC Research Hub for Sustainable Crop Protection.
This includes overviewing project operations related to research, acting as an industry liaison, ensuring operational effectiveness, and assisting to realise the Hub goal to achieve sustainable crop protection solutions.
The role will also oversee operational and administrative support to the Hub Director, the Hub Deputy Director and other senior staff as required.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Manage the day-to-day operations of the Hub including project management, financial management and administration, including processes and procedures.
Support research contract preparation, material transfer agreements and revision in collaboration with QAAFI Research Partnership Manager and Uni Quest for IP and commercialisation matters.
In the absence of the Science Manager and Deputy Director, assume operational responsibility for the research group.
Manage the group's financial accounts and provide advice on appropriate actions to meet project goals.
Provide strategic advice to the Director and Deputy Director on financial, staffing and administrative matters.
Operate as a key liaison between the Hub's internal stakeholders, business partners and industry stakeholders both in Australia and overseas to facilitate strong and long-term sustainable relationships.
Develop and leverage strong working relationships and networks within UQ, the ARC and with industry partners and external stakeholders to benefit the Hub.
Support all operational functions of the Hub, including effective planning, implementation, evaluation and decision-making to ensure financial and operations objectives are reached.
Support the coordination of events, official functions, public profiling activities and regular proactive communication for the benefit of the Hub's stakeholders and reputation, liaising with the Research Office as required.
Lead all Hub reporting requirements, including monitoring, assessing and reporting on Hub performance against KPIs and collating, publishing and distributing the Hub's annual report.
Coordinate the preparation of milestone and end of year reports to internal and external parties.
Serve as an active member of relevant committees as required.
About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play.
As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world.
By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave 17% superannuation contributions 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible working arrangements Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family UQ Study for Staff On campus childcare options Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day) Salary packaging options About You A degree in business administration, accounting or related field and at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Proven skills in financial and organisation planning and analysis including budget development and the ability to interpret financial data at strategic and operational levels and produce reports for external partners and funding agencies.
Demonstrated ability to understand and apply a range of rules, policies and processes in accordance with the regulatory and legislative context.
Knowledge of and the ability to manage research project requirements.
Understanding of the confidentiality requirements of academic, industrial, and other key stakeholders and ability to navigate discussion on IP and commercialisation path.
Proven capacity to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders from industry, government, the professional and academic sectors.
Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a team, both at local and national levels.
Excellent time management skills and the demonstrated ability to be versatile, multitask and to work within deadlines.
High-level communication skills with a high degree of professionalism.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Andre Drenth – ****** For application queries, please contact ****** stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section Resume Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory.
Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential.
The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
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Applications close Sunday 10 November at 11.00pm AEST (R-43062).
Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for mid-November.
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