Research Services Officer

Research Office at Curtin
 
Across all our research areas, we aim to strike a balance between demand-driven research, which solves defined problems for industry and society, and researcher-driven research, which is characterised by a desire to push the limits of understanding.

Our research is broad in scope, encompassing a range of fields in science, engineering, health, society, engineering, health, society, business and more.

Your new role

The Research Services Officer will assist the Project Initiation team in the review, submission and management of research funding applications to ensure that all administrative and regulatory requirements of the granting bodies are met. The Research Services Officer will report directly to the Team Lead, Project Initiation, and interact with academic staff who apply for grants as well as other Curtin University staff as required.
Key responsibilities include:
Review of grant applications

• Developing familiarity with granting bodies’ requirements.
• Advising applicants of eligibility issues and other requirements.
• Liaising with applicants to assist with revisions of applications.
• Ensuring application documentation is complete.

• Using spreadsheets and database to collate information provided via grant applications.
• Identifying and providing information to academic staff about future funding opportunities.
• Working towards continual improvement of the functionality of the Project Initiation team.

• Providing feedback to applicants to assist them with their applications.
• Providing a personalised service by supporting projects through to service delivery.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure with high volume of applications and within time constraints of the grant application process.
• Ability to work as part of a team within the Research Office at Curtin.
• Ability to interact positively with a diverse range of people.

• Hold a relevant degree or diploma with considerable relevant experience or an equivalent combination.
• Excellent oral and written English.
• Strong numeracy skills, particularly in reviewing budget information.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.

You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact 

via email

Curtin University offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, a friendly and collaborative work environment, generous leave entitlements and superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and salary-packaging. Our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.

For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au

Join us!

Please provide a cover letter, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
To view a copy of the Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser.
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Applications close: 9PM AWST, Tuesday 4th April 2023.

Applicants should note that prior to appointment, you will need to have a current National Police Records check, undergo character, integrity, and reference checks. Please note that this position may be subject to a WA state government vaccination mandate. If requested, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status prior to employment.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1).

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.