Manager, Research Grants (NHMRC/MRFF Portfolio)

• Manager Research Grants role within Swinburne University
• Full time position at our Hawthorn campus
• Hew 8 + 17% superannuation

About the Role 
The Manager Research Grants will be responsible for the effective management and administration of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) portfolio of research grants at Swinburne University, along with other government and philanthropic funding opportunities. 

Under the oversight of the Senior Manager Research Grants and in close collaboration with our existing Grants Manger, the position will oversee service support and resource allocation across all stages of the funding lifecycle. This will ensure that all pre and post award administration functions within the NHMRC/MRFF grants portfolio are effectively and efficiently completed. The role will actively contribute to the development and implementation of improvements to grants administration systems at Swinburne, translating into high quality applications and streamlined support for researchers and the relevant business units.

As Manager Research Grants you will:

• Provide whole of university co-ordination and support for grant schemes and programs within the NHMRC/MRFF portfolio across the full funding lifecycle. This includes the development and implementation of annual operational plans for each major grant.
• Oversee the promotion of relevant grants and funding opportunities to Swinburne researchers, including the development and dissemination of scheme/round-specific information to business units and institutional stakeholders.
• Ensure the effective resourcing and timing of applications for NHMRC/MRFF portfolio-related grant funding rounds to deliver high-quality and competitive submissions which maximise Swinburne’s success rate.
• Oversee the post award management of NHMRC/MRFF grant schemes and other government and philanthropic funding programs.
• Effectively interpret funding guidelines and provide guidance to researchers on complex issues relating to grant eligibility and/or compliance. 
• Support development activities to assist researchers in selecting appropriate grants relevant to their career stage and successfully managing their funded projects.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of grants administration systems, team knowledge and capacity.

For more information on the Key Selection Criteria, please refer to the Position Description. 

To be suitable for this role, you have: 

• A strong understanding of the Australian research environment.
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing, advising on and assisting in the development of research funding applications, preferably for NHMRC or MRFF funding opportunities. Experience with ARC funding schemes will also be highly regarded. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality advice on post-award grant issues, including the interpretation and review of complex funding guidelines and grant agreements, preferably for NHMRC or MRFF funding opportunities.
• Enthusiasm, creativity, energy and self-motivation with a flexible, outcomes and solutions-oriented attitude and approach focused on the continuous improvement of services.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan large administrative projects and prioritise tasks, anticipate requirements and work to tight deadlines.

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.

Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice.

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. 

For more information on this role, please contact Dr Michelle Critchley, Senior Manager Research Grants at [email protected]

If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected]

Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday 4 August 2024.

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity 
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.  For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements, please contact [email protected]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact [email protected] or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

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