Senior Officer, Major Research Awards

About the Role 
Swinburne University of Technology has an ambitious goal of growth in research excellence, impact and eminence, as set out in its Research Strategy to 2025. As part of this agenda, the University has a key objective to undertake high quality and impactful research supported by sustainable research funding.

The Research Grants and Contracts team in Research Services is integral to this program of work. A specialist unit in the team, Major Research Initiatives, provides effective support for the development and management of strategic, complex and high value research funding opportunities – including ARC Centres of Excellence, ARC Industrial Transformation Research Program, Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs), CRC-Projects, NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence and other State or Federal Government funding calls, as well as non-competitive, mission-focused, industry-instigated research and enterprise initiatives such as joint research centres and consortia.

The Senior Officer, Major Research Awards at Swinburne University of Technology will be a member of the Major Research Initiatives team and will play a critical role in providing post-award research administration and project management support for major research awards. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the establishment of multi-institutional agreements, advising on post-award budget revisions and management, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements, coordinating variations, transfers, financial acquittals, and project closure processes.

Additionally, the Senior Officer will be reviewing and monitoring risks, escalating issues as necessary, and will actively engage in resolving complex matters. Reporting to the Manager, Major Research Awards, the incumbent will collaborate closely with other members of the Major Research Initiatives group, the Research Grants and Contracts team, and various teams across Swinburne Research and the University to facilitate the seamless establishment and effective management of major research awards.

About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

• Experience in managing complex programs and/or awards, preferably in the higher education environment, including ability to interpret agreements, ability to adhere to reporting and compliance requirements within set timeframes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to draft correspondence, reports, guidelines and information guides, and convey complex information or informed advice with a high level of clarity
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective collaborations and positive relationships with a variety of key strategic stakeholders including external funding bodies, researchers, research leaders, organisations, and other service providers
• Developed planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, anticipate requirements and work to set deadlines

Qualifications

• A tertiary degree with at least four years subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training

About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

•    Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
•    Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
•    Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
•    Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 
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Applications Close: Sunday 28th April 2024, 11pm 

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity 
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.  For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact inclusion@swin.edu.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes 
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

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