Job no: 0045511 Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time (Part-time candidates will also be considered for this position); Fixed-term for 18 months Faculty: Science Salary: UOM 8 – $115,137 - $124,622 p.a. plus 17% super
About the Role The Manager, Research Development (Discovery) plays a pivotal role within the Science Research Office, leading the successful delivery of major grant schemes for the Faculty of Science across various funders including ARC, NHMRC, and MRFF. Reporting to the Director of Research, they actively contribute to and lead initiatives in alignment with the Faculty of Science Research Strategy 2023 – 2030.
Additionally, the Manager supervises a small team and collaborates closely with the Associate Dean of Research and colleagues across the University to ensure the delivery of high-quality research and development support to the Faculty's research staff.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who We Are Looking For You will possess expert planning and organisational skills, crucial for effectively coordinating organisation-wide grant schemes and programs. Your knowledge of research funding, excellent communication abilities and demonstrated experience in fostering relationships with key stakeholders, alongside your track record in leading, coaching, and developing team members, will make you an ideal candidate for this role.
You will also have:
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
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C over Letter outlining your interest and experience, and response to the following Selection Criteria^
Post-graduate qualifications with subsequent relevant experience and/or equivalent mix of education and relevant experience.
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to https:// about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Advertised: 22 Feb 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Mar 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time