Grants Officer, Post Award - Research Grants & Contracts

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

The Opportunity

• See the difference you can make, through the work you do
• $96,960 - $115,103 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Full-time (35 hours week), Continuing (permanent) role
• Hybrid/Flexible working including 9-day fortnight option available

This position is part of a team dedicated to the delivery of high-quality customer focused services to the University in the Research Grants and Contracts post-award space. Post-Award Grants Officers ensure that researchers holding funding meet all sponsor reporting requirements; and that information stored in the management system is accurate and reliable. The Grants Officer, Post Award works closely with other team members and colleagues from other research support units such as the Research team. The position will be based in one of two teams encompassing a variety of faculties, schools and centres.

The Grants Officer, Post Award reports to the Grants Manager, and has no direct reports.

The Organisation

Research Grants and Contracts (RGC) contributes to UNSW’s research performance and profile via the effective management of the University’s research income. RGC is the key link between UNSW researchers, executive and funding agencies such as the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Australian Research Council (ARC), other government and non-government research funders, 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.

Each year RGC manages projects valued at more than $450M in research income which includes more than 3,000 applications and 6,000 ongoing projects on behalf of UNSW, supporting more than 2,000 UNSW academics.

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community doing extraordinary things, however 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 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

Level 6:

You have relevant qualifications and/or work experience in administration/program/project management and can demonstrate the following Skills and Experience. Experience in research grant support would be highly valued. 

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Interpreting and applying complex policies and procedures.
• The use of standard office desktop software and working effectively with information management systems in the delivery of high-volume customer-focused services.
• Delivery of quality, professional, customer focused services to clients in an environment with tight deadlines.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives, and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training

 Level 7 - In addition to Level 6, you can demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience in research funding management, as well as managing and resolving complex research funding issues.
• Interpreting and commenting on research policy, rules and regulations and initiating changes to policy where required.
• Working through the financial aspects of grants/project management including understanding budgets and working through complex calculations.
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff in the delivery of quality, customer focused service to stakeholders.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements.

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

Contact: Shiree Thomas, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: [email protected]

Applications close: 11.55pm, Wednesday 28th February 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:14 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:28 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time