Senior Research Services Officer

• $94,734 to $103,627
• Ongoing, full-time
• Kelvin Grove

Who are we looking for?

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Senior Research Services Officer to join Office of Research Services, Research Portfolio, Academic Division.

The Office of Research Services is seeking a Senior Research Services Officer, with significant experience in the research funding and research administration environment. The role works closely with researchers and other stakeholders, both internal and external to QUT, to provide strategic assistance and advice across domestic and international research funding opportunities, and grant and fellowship applications.

Real world impact

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a ‘real world’ focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

About the Academic Division

The Academic Division is responsible for supporting and delivering learning, teaching, research and research services to students and staff. This is realised via the Education and Research portfolios and through the work of our Faculties.

The Head of the Academic Division is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic), Professor Robina Xavier. Professor Xavier provides strategic oversight and financial management of the Division and provides leadership to the Education portfolio.

The Division’s Research portfolio and academic faculties, are led by the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research), Professor Christopher Barner-Kowollik.

About the Research Portfolio

QUT has experienced the strongest, sustained research growth of any university in the sector over the last ten years. The scale and complexity of research at QUT has reached a level that requires enhanced processes and resources to support the University’s research community in meeting its aspirations and compliance obligations.

The Research Portfolio provides high quality support and training and conducts compliance and reporting across a range of obligations at an organisational level in an environment of dynamic growth in cross institutional collaborations.

The Portfolio is comprised of five units including Research Strategy and Policy, Research Infrastructure, Sustainability Strategy, Office of Research Services and Office of Research Ethics and Integrity.

Research Strategy and Policy provides strategy and policy advice and support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) in addition to managing and coordinating the activities of the Portfolio Office, providing operational leadership and financial management oversight of the Portfolio’s budget and the University research budget. The Graduate Research Education and Development (GRE+D), in Research Strategy and Policy, supports learning and skills development for all research students and their supervisors, thereby preparing industry and work ready research graduates.
 
Research Infrastructure (RI) delivers coordinated University-wide research infrastructure capabilities through distinct research facilities. In collaboration with internal and external partners, the unit acquires, facilitates access to, develops, and manages world-class research infrastructure capabilities.

Sustainability Strategy advises the University on sustainability strategy, planning, policy, and partnerships and supports the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) in pursuing major research initiatives in the sustainability space. The Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Office also champions and coordinates education for sustainability at QUT in collaboration with the Education Portfolio and supports sustainability programs linked to QUT’s operations.

Office of Research Services (ORS) works with QUT staff, students, collaborators, and partners to identify, attract and manage funding from competitive and commercial sources. The Office also manages the University’s research management platforms and coordinates internal and external research reporting.

The Graduate Research Centre (GRC) , in the Office of Research Services, provides support and advice to higher degree research (HDR) candidates and supervisors across the HDR lifecycle including admissions and enrolment, award and administration of scholarships, candidature management and thesis examination.

Office of Research Ethics and Integrity (OREI) supports researchers by providing education, guidance, process and advice for research ethics, biosafety and responsible research practices to embed a high quality research culture at the University.

What you need to succeed

Your expertise and initiative, combined with your ability to work as an excellent team player will be vital to your success in this role.

You will demonstrate:

1.    Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of a degree, in conjunction with at least four (4) years’ relevant experience in research administration, particularly pre-award research grant administration, at scale, in a university research office or similar environment.
2.    Demonstrated knowledge of the current national research funding environment and funding issues relating to research grant administration including evidence of skills to read and interpret policies and research grant funding documentation.
3.    Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and accurately provide advice to researchers and other members of the University, as well as external stakeholders. 
4.    Demonstrated ability to proactively contribute to a high-functioning collaborative team environment with a strong client focus.
5.    Proven ability to display initiative, contribute to new ideas, critically evaluate current systems and processes and proactively contribute to continuous improvement in the provision of service delivery excellence.
6.    Evidence of well-developed digital literacy skills and a demonstrable knowledge and understanding of relevant information systems and software related to the administration of research grant applications.

Careers at QUT

Our culture is vibrant, inspiring and challenging. It’s a world where like-minds come together with a commitment to making a real world difference, no matter what the area of expertise.

Beyond personal and professional fulfilment, a career at QUT brings a broad range of tangible benefits. QUT is a high quality and flexible organisation that is proud of its excellent employment conditions which include but are not limited to:

• Parental leave provisions
• Study support encompassing leave and financial assistance
• Comprehensive professional development
• Salary Packaging

 

Reference number:  23249

Term:  Ongoing, full-time basis

Remuneration:  $110,184 to $120,528 pa (HEW7) (inclusive of $93,106 to $101,847 pa salary, 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Location:  Kelvin Grove

Job opens:  10-Mar-2023

Applications Close:  11-Apr-2023 at 11.30pm

Open to: Applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

At QUT, our values reflect what we believe in, and what is important to us as an organisation. They capture our strengths, our distinctiveness and sit alongside the priorities outlined in our QUT Connections, and guide our decisions and actions.

QUT aims to inspire and shape the future with talented students and staff from , united by our core values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness,  Innovation and Academic freedom.