Grants Officer - UNSW Australia - ResearchCareer

First listed on: 22 February 2018

Grants Officer

  • One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
  • Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
  • Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

An exciting opportunity exists in the Grants Management Office at UNSW for a continuing appointment as a Team Leader. The successful applicant will have a proven track record in leading a team; the delivery of high quality customer service and substantial administrative experience in a high volume office environment.

The Grants Management Office (GMO) contributes to the University’s research performance and profile via the effective management of research applications, grants, contracts, consulting research and internal funding. GMO grant teams work with researchers to ensure that all grant applications comply with sponsor requirements, are submitted on time and that researchers holding funding meet all sponsor financial and progress reporting requirements; and that information stored in the management system is accurate and reliable.


About the role

  • $83K-$99K plus 9.5% superannuation and leave loading
  • Fixed term appointment – 12 months
  • Full-time

This position is part of a team dedicated to the management of research grant applications and post-award funding; including grants, contracts, consulting research; internal funding; and the delivery of high quality customer focused services to the University. Under the supervision of the Team Leader, Grants Officers works closely with other team members and colleagues from other research support units such as the Research Finance and Research Strategy Offices. The position will be based in one of the three teams encompassing a variety of faculties, schools and centres.

GMO teams work with researchers to ensure that all grant applications comply with sponsor requirements, are submitted on time; that researchers holding funding meet all sponsor financial and progress reporting requirements; and that information stored in the management system is accurate and reliable.  

About the successful applicant

We are seeking a customer focused individual with experience in a service delivery, customer focussed environment, including evidenced ability to establish priorities and manage competing deadlines.

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application. Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

Contact:

Susanne Clark, Team Leader Grants Management Office

E: susanne.clark@unsw.edu.au

T: (61 2) 9385 6989

Applications close: 11th March 2018

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