Coordinator Research Impact

• Full time/Continuing
• Position can be based at any campus of La Trobe University
• HEO7-$ 90,259-$ 99291 plus 17% superannuation

About the position

The Coordinator Research Impact reports to the Manager Research Impact, who leads La Trobe University in maximising the impact of our research outcomes. This role supports the generation of research impact across the University and is responsible for gathering evidence to document and measure impact, and maintaining appropriate data and frameworks to systematically record this. The role will work with stakeholders including researchers, research managers and professional staff to enhance capability to plan for and enhance research impact, and better describe and evidence research impact in case studies, funding applications. In addition to playing a key role in the identification and collection of research impact activity this role also assists the Research Performance Team to effectively communicate research performance activity across the research lifecycle to positively impact the wider research culture.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• A degree, extensive management expertise and supporting experience, or postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, and the ability to determine client or end user information requirements and deliver reports and recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information and concepts to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to negotiate, motivate, influence and build relationships.
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills with demonstrated ability to manage several projects concurrently and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated high level of self-motivation and personal management skills.
• Knowledge of the Australian and/or international university research context, in particular industry engagement and/or impact;
• Proficiency in record-keeping and data collection;
• Ability to set priorities and deliver on agreed objectives.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm, 2/01/2023

Position Enquiries:  Helen Slaney Hiring Manager via [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  [email protected]

Position Description below:

 Coordinator Research Impact _2022.docx

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position. 

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description

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Why La Trobe: 

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.