Senior Coordinator, Major Bids

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Work type:Full-time
Location:Melbourne - Burwood, Flexible
Categories:Management, Administration

• Flexible location
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 8 $114,231 - $130,786  + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

The Senior Coordinator, Major Bids is responsible for supporting and coordinating the development and submission of major proposals and bids for external funding opportunities including major competitive rounds, major projects and partnerships involving government or partner organisations that are considered strategically important or where the university is required to limit the number of bids submitted.

As a Senior Coordinator, you will:

• Collaborate closely with research teams and initiate cross team collaboration to lead major bids identification, preparation and realisation of major bid opportunities. 
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and key external major bids partners/key stakeholders in industry and funding bodies. 
• Develop new strategies to identify and prepare for research major bid opportunities and initiatives to significantly grow research income. 
• Work cooperatively with key internal and external partners to support Deakin’s research teams to sustain and increase opportunities to secure research income via selective and open tender opportunities. 
• Regularly review feedback received against submissions and identify strategies to enhance future submissions where applicable. 

To be successful, you’ll have:

• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Experience in project management and engagement with proven ability to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate.
• Experience working collaboratively to develop and implement new frameworks and practices within a complex environment.
• Experience working within a large scale and complex organisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of domestic and international major funding schemes would be advantageous
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally work outside business hours.
• This position requires the incumbent to hold a current Working with Children Check

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Ciara Boyd (Executive Director, Research Funding Services) on [email protected].

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Senior Coordinator Major Bids HEW 8.pdf

Applications for this position close on 4th of Aug 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.