Company Description Every institution values excellence.What matters most is why.Griffith was created to be a different type of university.You'll find we're about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education.But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you'll achieve them.Why?Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life.Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.Job Description The Office for Research delivers professional research support services with functions spanning key infrastructure and facilities, grants, development, ethics and integrity, policy, performance and reporting.Griffith University is one of Australia's largest universities.It is research intensive, inclusive, innovative, progressive, deeply engaged in the Asia-Pacific region, and absolutely committed to ensuring it contributes to society through research that provides social dividends.The Research Development Support Officer will perform operational and administrative functions involved in the preparation of the University's ARC Centre of Excellence applications.Working with the research teams, responsibilities include monitoring and reporting on the achievement of milestones; processing financial transactions and monitoring budgets, maintaining communication channels including website and LinkedIn sites and compiling and editing documentation required for the development of applications.This position presents an excellent opportunity to gain experience in supporting the development of major research funding applications and seeing research development in action.About you The successful candidate will hold a degree with subsequent, relevant experience.A PhD qualification is desirable but not essential.You will also have: Experience in research administration or support, which is likely to include contributing to the management of research projects, supporting the development of funding applications along with an understanding of the associated compliance requirements.Familiarity with the research funding landscape, including major funding bodies and their application process.Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, correspondence and contribute to the writing and editing of grant applications.Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with researchers, administrative staff, and external stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.What we can offer This is a fixed term (available until 31/12/2024), full-time or part-time (0.6 FTE) position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Nathan campus.As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.Griffith University's campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.Salary Range The full-time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 6 in the range $87,846 - $93,701 per annum, plus 17% superannuation.The total FTE package will be in the range $102,780 - $109,630 per annum.Additional Information Why join Griffith?As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture.We offer: Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme At Griffith, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you're from.If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery.For more information, please refer to Griffith's Modern Slavery Policy.How to apply Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following: A covering statement outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About you section above and the position description) Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission) Applicants must have unrestricted work rights.Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.For further information specifically about this role, please contact Donna Hannan, Senior Manager Research Partnerships, Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) via email: ****** For application support, please contact People Services on (07) 373 54011 and quote REF5238O .Closing date: Monday, 10 June 2024 at 5pm AEST.All applications must be submitted online.Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.Job Location I'm interestedI'm interested Privacy PolicyCookies Settings
