Research Coordinator (HEO 7)

• Based in the UniSA Research Office across the City West and Magill campuses
• Full-time (1.0 FTE), continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $96,696 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role  

Reporting directly to the Deputy Director: UniSA Research Office (Operations), you are responsible for providing expert research support and services to UniSA Education Futures and UniSA Creative. In this role you will work closely with researchers to identify and develop opportunities to achieve diversification of funding for research.  

The Research Coordinator facilitates and actively supports processes across the research lifecycle, interfacing with UniSA Research Office teams that manage pre-award, research contracting, research project management and research ethics and compliance. Together all Research Coordinators work as a team to develop inter-disciplinary research opportunities across the Academic Units to achieve the University’s strategic research goals. 

About the UniSA Research Office  

The UniSA Research Office provides support for the management of research and administers internal and national competitive research grants and projects. It is also responsible for ensuring the responsible and ethical conduct of research and for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to improve the quality of the experience and outcomes for postgraduate research students.   

About UniSA  

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity. 

Essential Skills and Experience  

• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of research strategies and processes to ensure the delivery of the Academic Unit and University’s strategic objectives and enterprise targets related to uplifting research income, and research project management 
• Act as the liaison between with UniSA Research Office and the Academic Units regarding support and involvement in University wide programs for developing research capacity 
• Support the identification of grant and funding opportunities and implement strategies and initiatives to support the development of targeted grant and funding applications 
• Provide expert and strategic advice for the Academic Units’ planning and review cycle as it relates to research and contribute to the creation and review of the strategic plan 

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities  
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%  
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership  
• A variety of leave arrangements 

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results. 

Start Your Unstoppable Career  

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.   

Please address your cover letter to Sara Heidrich, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected]  using job reference number 5961.  

Applications close: 11.30pm Wednesday 27th March 2024 

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.  

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