Grant Development Advisor

PRIMARY DETAIL

Salary Package: (HEW 7) $97,783 - $106,018, plus 17% employer's superannuation.
Appointment Type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus at North Ryde

THE ROLE

The Grant Development Advisor provides tailored advice and guidance to researchers to identify and apply for relevant funding schemes, manages internal EoI processes and internal fundings schemes.

The role will also coordinate the submission of the University’s applications to competitive research grant schemes.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance to researchers on relevant competitive funding schemes (major, short notice and/or non-traditional) including timeframes, budgets, eligibility requirements and clarity of responsibilities, and promote and encourage research participation across the University.

• Coordinate, compile, refine, and deliver competitive and high-quality grant applications in direct consultation with CIs and Grant Development Managers.

• Communicate between the University, internal and external applicants and the funding agencies in relation to the grant application process.

• Coordinate, compile, refine and deliver internal Expressions of Interest and other internal processes, where appropriate, to support the work of the Grant Development team.

• Organise and administer internal research funding schemes including ensuring continuous process improvement, reporting, internal panel management, and communication of results/outcomes.

• Coordinate the compliance and eligibility review process for external grant submission, including having oversight of a pool of casuals during Major Grant Round.

• In conjunction with Director, Grants and Awards, assist the universities management of miscellaneous grants, including US and EU-based research grants.

About Us

Research Services is responsible for the management of research that takes place at Macquarie University or is conducted by University staff.

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About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and relevant experience or demonstrated equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.

• Knowledge of Australian competitive research funding schemes, including a demonstrated ability to understand and interpret funding guidelines, eligibility criteria, and funding requirements of external agencies.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how you meet to the selection criteria below:

• Demonstrated experience engaging in process improvements with a view to ensure best outcomes for stakeholders. 

• Proven ability to listen and assess the needs of clients, and experience in providing constructive strategic feedback, advice, and recommendations to a diverse range of stakeholders in a research context.

• Demonstrated high level of initiative and organisational skills including the ability to work in a diverse and complex environment, to be flexible, to prioritise and to work to deadlines.

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Extensive administrative experience in a research environment, including working with research systems, collecting, and analysing data, contributing to the drafting of internal reports and administration of internal funding including grant review panels.

Role Specific Enquiries: Erin Semon, Director, Research Grants & Awards, [email protected]

HR Enquires: Bill Egarchos, HR Administrator, [email protected]

Application Close Date: Sunday, 24th July 2022, 11:59pm, AEST

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Applications Close:

24/07/2022 11:59 PM

Equity & Diversity Statement

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