Research Administration Officer

Research Administration Officer

Full time, ongoing role

Based in Hobart or Launceston

Provide a wide range of administrative and support services to staff and stakeholders

Work as part of a team that administers pre-award research funding (grants, contract research, consultancy and clinical trials) activities.

The role includes a broad range of responsibilities and is both challenging and dynamic

The Opportunity

The Research Administration Officer works as part of a dynamic team, to support researchers across the University to find and apply for research funding. The position uses their specialist knowledge in the provision of expert research funding advice, administration development programs and the implementation of policies, procedures and processes to advance research funding performance.

Key Accountabilities:

Provide high-level review and complex advice on funding applications regarding quality, compliance, and eligibility, In alignment with relevant University policies such as budgeting.

Submit applications to various external stakeholders and Liaise with internal academic stakeholders to ensure that all approvals are in place and meets policies and procedures.

Provide high-level grantsmanship advice to researchers to enhance the competitiveness of funding applications

Provide detailed advice to staff, students and other University stakeholders regarding research funding pre-award activities, policies, procedures and requirements.

Implement the University’s and College funding strategies, by identifying and developing initiatives, schemes, workshops, seminars and preparation of high-quality grant proposals.

­ Your Application

To be successful in the role, your application will need to demonstrate:

A degree qualification with subsequent relevant work experience. 

Capability to coordinate initiatives and undertake a diverse range of tasks, identify priorities and meet competing deadlines. 

Individual initiative with sound judgement, problem-solving skills and an ability to work independently within established guidelines and as part of a team.

Highly developed interpersonal skills, with proven experience in delivering a professional, client- focussed service to a range of stakeholders.

Extensive written and verbal communication skills.

Attention to detail, and a high level of numeracy skills.

Experience in interpreting guidelines, implementing procedures and maintaining accurate records.

Demonstrated ability in the effective use of computer applications and systems.

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $107,061 comprising base salary within the range of $84,386 to $91,505 plus 17% superannuation.

COVID-19 Update:

The University of Tasmania recognises that this is critical for the workforce at the University to protect the safety of our workforce and vulnerable Tasmanians.

Applicants for this role must be prepared to provide evidence of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.