Senior Grants Advisor (Health and Medical)

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Melbourne, VICTORIA
Deadline: 15 Jan 2023

  • Full-Time, Continuing
  • Located at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
  • HEO8 – TRP $118,289 - $135,268 inclusive of 17% superannuation

About the position

The Research Office supports La Trobe University researchers, Senior Executive, Academic Leadership, and La Trobe Professional Portfolios to facilitate excellent research outcomes for the University. The office provides accurate and consistent advice and reporting, as well as flexible and efficient client services, with an emphasis on continuous business improvement. The Office serves to facilitate interactions between La Trobe University researchers and external partners; for example, funding bodies, industry, government, and regulatory authorities. Research Office staff members work cross- functionally and possess a diversity of skills and knowledge to enable them to contribute to other teams in the division and to work with other teams in periods of varied workflow.

The Research Grant Development and Transformation Team in the Research Office oversees the development and administration of all competitive research grant funding, including Australian Research Council (ARC), National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and other local and international schemes. The team works with researchers across all campuses of the University to provide advisory and administrative support through the entire life cycle of a grant.

TheSenior Grants Advisor will lead the development, submission and administration processes for Category 1 grant schemes, in particular NHMRC grant schemes. They will be a subject matter expert on all NHMRC schemes and will provide expertise and guidance to other members of the grants team. They will also be instrumental in maintaining and further developing close working relationships with our key partners such as Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute (ONJCRI) and the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute to better facilitate development and submission of NHMRC grants. This role will work closely with the Associate Deans (Research & Industry Engagement) across all Schools to effectively identify and engage researchers who are eligible to apply for Category 1 Health and Medical grants in the University’s Grants Development Support Program. They will also possess a diversity of skills and knowledge that enables them to contribute to the work of their ARC counterpart. They will liaise with their ARC counterpart in order to effectively develop and administer competitive pre- and post- award funding for the University.

This position will report to the Manager, Health and Medical Grants.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

  • A relevant postgraduate degree, extensive professional experience or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience in research administration.
  • Demonstrated track record in working with researchers to develop successful category 1 schemes, with experience in NHMRC schemes.
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience with a range of Australian competitive grant schemes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to transfer clear and concise information to stakeholders, and the ability to present workshops or facilitate discussion.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop high level working relationships and professional networks, and to engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
  • High level of proficiency in computer software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
  • Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner, an ability to multi-task and an ability to work effectively under high pressure environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve stated outcomes.
  • Strong interpersonal skills including ability to negotiate, motivate, influence and build relationships.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

https://youtu.be/6KCZyoQfw7E

Benefits:

  • 17% employer contributed superannuation
  • On site child care facilities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm, Sunday 15th January 2023

Position Enquiries:  Sonja Tesanovic Kljajic via Email [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  [email protected]

Position Description below:

 PD - HEO8 Senior Grants Advisor (Health and Medical Portfolio).pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

  • Cover letter;
  • An up to date resume; and
  • A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.

Please scroll down to apply.

Why La Trobe: 

  • Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
  • Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
  • Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.



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