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Research Office

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow, and endeavours to undertake excellent research that delivers global impact. 

About the Research Office

The Research Office is a central unit within the portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and supports research activities across UTS in partnership with the faculty research offices and other support units, including identifying and accessing research funding, contracts, ethics, post-award, IP management and commercialisation and research data intelligence. To constantly improve how we support our researchers, the Research Office is adopting a new operational team structure.

About the role

At UTS we are committed to undertake research of international excellence that has the potential to make a significant economic, environmental, cultural and social impact and support the application of new technologies and solutions to important national and global challenges.

The Research Grants team aims to identify, develop and support new grant funding opportunities to build on the scale, quality and reach of UTS’s research activities and deliver impact through the translation of outcomes into practical use.

The Research Grants Officer (Post-Award) plays a critical role in the Research Grants team and contributes to the aim of maximising UTS research excellence and impact by building the quality and volume of grant funded research projects and collaborative research partnerships involving UTS researchers; and ensuring that grants are established and managed according to the funder’s governance and reporting requirements.

To be successful in securing the role you will have:

 At HEW 6

• Experience working in a research administration function; in particular managing post-award grant matters, and experience in reviewing and processing grant applications (desirable).
• Experience working in a university or other public sector environment (desirable). 
• Experience working with data requiring strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of research grant post-award requirements (with a particular focus on the Australian Research Council and the National Health and Medical Research Council).
• Understanding of research grant proposal preparation and submission processes, including developing research project budgets

At HEW 7

• Experience drafting research grant multi-institution agreements, and reviewing grant funding agreements.
• Capability in running training sessions on research management systems and processes.
• Experience coordinating small grant round application submissions.
• Experience coordinating grant scheme reporting submissions.
• Understanding of grant agreement management processes in a university environment.  Understanding of the imperative for universities to engage with end users of research.
• Awareness of the Australian research policy environment.

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range:         
$80,009pa to $86,630pa (HEW 6)
$88,288pa to $97,668pa (HEW 7)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

 This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.

How To Apply

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Description from the UTS website.

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document.

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. 

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC132279.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au or on +61 (0) 2 9514 1080.

Closing Date:   Thursday 20th June 2019 at 11.59pm(AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia

Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact recruitment@uts.edu.au for assistance

At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose – we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backg