Senior Research Development Officer

• Full time, fixed term until 31/12/2022
• Be a key contributor in Research funding performance at the University of Sydney
• Base Salary $109k - $123k p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

As the Senior Research Development Officer, you will play a key role in supporting research funding performance at the University by providing strategic advice to researchers to develop high quality, successful research grant applications, developing and delivering local research development activities in partnership with Faculties and Schools, and supporting the development of processes and systems for the identification of research opportunities for researchers to enhance funding success.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• report to the Research Development Manager (Health and Medical)
• manage relationships and communication with Faculties and Schools, the different teams within the Research Portfolio, and the Research Operations / Research Pipeline and Pre-Award teams
• provide strategic advice to help researchers secure competitive research funding and build research reputation
• support the development of systematic mechanisms for identification of research opportunities for researchers
• manage the provision of research development services and resources provided by the Pipeline and Pre-Award Team
• contribute to drafting and reviewing policy and procedural documents and operational protocols

About you

• academic qualification in a relevant field, such as Health, Medical Science, or Biology
• experience in a Research related role, and/or within the higher education sector
• knowledge of Government policies regarding research funding, and processes related to identifying, securing and managing funding
• understanding of strategy and policy development, planning and policy review, and implementation
• strong communication skills and the demonstrated ability to provide sound strategic research development advice to researchers
• analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills with experience in evaluating complex problems to make sound judgement.

Closing date for applications

Extended to 11.59 pm, Sunday 1 May 2022

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

How to apply

In your application, please include a CV and Cover Letter addressing the criteria outlined in the ‘About You’ section of the advertisement.

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