Research Reporting Coordinator

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 position will coordinate and organise all aspects of operational research reporting systems within Research Services, including PURE and ONIT, to deliver internal, national and compliance reporting on grants, publications and other research related activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate and liaise with stakeholders within Research Services and beyond as necessary regarding operational research reporting needs, and design new reports, data analysis, and mapping for research documentation as required.

• Analyse existing reports and business information to identify operational research reporting issues or anomalies and provide appropriate advice and support for resolving these.

• Establish and coordinate operational research data collection activities within the various teams in Research Services and Faculties to ensure completeness of data for reporting purposes, especially for grants, publications and other research activities.

• Identify options and opportunities for improving business information to support decision-making processes around research reporting data.

• Actively engage in major MQ IT projects, including systems’ upgrades/updates, changes in organisational structures, etc, to understand evolving operational research reporting needs and impact/opportunities for existing research reporting needs.

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Research Services’ stakeholders and other relevant working groups.

About Us

Research Services is responsible for the management of research that takes place at Macquarie University or is conducted by University staff. Within Research Services, the Research Reporting Team assist with research management reporting and data integrity, and the preparation of high-quality research submissions.

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About You

• Degree qualification and equivalent experience in database management, data analysis or document management or a related field.

•  Knowledge of the Australian Higher Education environment.

• Understanding of the use of information technology in a research management context.

• Strong knowledge of reporting techniques and practises including the ability to create meaningful and well-presented reports and research documentation.

• Knowledge of relational databases in the context of sourcing and extracting data, information and developing complex research report.

• Experience in data analysis and data/research benchmarking.

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:

• High level oral communication and written skills with proven ability to communicate complex issues and business requirements to a range of stakeholders to produce high quality insightful reports about research performance for the DVCR portfolio and research leaders

• Experience with relevant reporting and/or analytical systems and tools to support gathering of business requirements and the provision of reports related to research

• Ability to and experience with interpreting and following business rules for reporting/assessment exercises

• Proven ability to provide high-level support to projects related to research systems and reporting

• Demonstrated experience contributing to and implementing strategy and planning

Desirable

• Familiarity with research systems such as PURE, ONIT, Infonetica

• Broad knowledge of research, researchers and the research ecosystem including grants, research outputs, research performance metrics, research outcomes and impact

• Demonstrated knowledge of the higher education/university sector

Role Specific Enquiries: Atif Iqbal, Research Reporting Manager, [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

At Macquarie University, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies and processes are truly inclusive and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Macquarie University’s values of scholarship, empowerment and integrity to apply.

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