October 22, 2024

The University of Adelaide

FULL TIME

Research Development Officer

(HE07) $98,343 - $109,989 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Continuing Full time position available immediately.
The Research Development Officer works as part of the Research Development Team to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of high-quality research grant support and services for the Arts, Business and Economics (ABLE) Faculty.
Key responsibilities include Faculty grant support and researcher development support; provision of research funding advisory services, providing pre-award grant checking and validation services, coordinating ranking/review activities for Faculty cohorts; contributing to training and development programs relating to funding opportunities and supporting Faculty grant performance reporting.
To be successful you will need:

Demonstrated ability to provide high quality advice to staff on research grant administration issues, including interpreting and advising on complex documentation for pre and post award grants matters.
Demonstrated experience in coordinating and managing client centric research grant programs in a complex research focused environment including working collaboratively with researchers and key internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience identifying and analysing information and issues to support the development of practical solutions and recommendations for effective client outcomes and the implementation of research projects.
Demonstrated ability to show initiative, instigate and undertake tasks with minimum supervision and work effectively both independently and as a team member.
Excellent organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, plan actions and work well to tight (externally imposed) deadlines.
A high level of self-motivation, initiative, creativity and sound judgement.
Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a succinct, professional and responsive manner to deliver client centric.

The successful candidate should have detailed knowledge of the University sector, funding of research and of related structures and processes in a research-oriented field.
Your division's broader role
The Division of Research and Innovation leads the University's research strategic planning. It manages research, partnerships, prioritises investment in strategic initiatives, and responds to changes in the external environment.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/research/about-us/
If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document (no more than 2 pages) that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.
****Applications close Sunday 10th November 2024***
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Dr Dale Godfrey
Director, Research Development and Pre-Award
P: +61 0427 591 055
E: dale.godfrey@adelaide.edu.au
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The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified
The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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