Senior Compliance Officer - Research Grants & Contracts

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Research Administration support

The Opportunity

• $106,351 - $115,103 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Full-time (35 hours week), Continuing (permanent role)
• Hybrid working –on campus and WFH

Research Grants and Contracts (RGC) within the Division of Research and Enterprise contributes to UNSW Sydney’s research performance and profile via the effective management of the University’s research income.

The Senior Compliance Officer delivers high-quality customer focused services to the University in the pre-award space (including all competitive grant and tender applications). Working closely with the Senior Manager, colleagues from the Research Strategy Office and across the Research Grants and Contracts teams, you’ll take a lead role in providing research funding application support to UNSW researchers and assist the Senior Manager in building a coherent and effective team. The role of Senior Compliance Officer reports to the Senior Manager, Pre-Award and has no direct reports.

The Organisation

RGC is the key link between UNSW researchers, executive and funding agencies such as the NHMRC, ARC, other government and non-government research funders, philanthropic competitive grant funders and industry partners. The RGC teams are a crucial component in the university’s ongoing strategy to increase knowledge exchange and towards meeting the Strategy 2025 aims.

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a comunity doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re Australia’s number one university for impact and among the nation’s Top 20 employers.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Flexible/Hybrid working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements  
• Affordable on-campus parking

About the successful applicant

You can demonstrate your experience and expertise in high-level research funding, ability to provide advice to UNSW Researchers and professional staff, and program/project and time management skills.

You’ll also be able to demonstrate your contribution to continual improvement of workflows, service delivery and quality assurance by proactively suggesting improvements and implementing solutions as required.

To Apply: Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to Skills and Experience required in the Position Description via the APPLY button.

Applications close:  11.55pm, Monday 22nd April 2024

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

Advertised:15 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:22 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time