Manager, Research Grants (International) - [Archived Advertisement]

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Research, Innovation and Commercialisation, University Services

Salary: $111,812 - $116,332 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

About University Services

University Services comprises of 1,500 professional staff focused on providing client centric and innovative services to the University. The group is providing transformational change, defining and influencing future service enhancements within the University of Melbourne.

About the role

The role leads the provision of high quality research grants support services (both pre and post award) that aim to increase the participation in international grant opportunities by academic staff from a broad range of disciplines.

The role leads a team of four staff and will plan and oversee workflow, task completion, relationship management (both external and internal) and provision of specialist advice on all aspects of international grants management, from oversight of applications processes and advice to applicants through to post award management and reporting.

To be successful in this role you will be passionate about continuous improvement and innovation with a proven record of influencing and engaging others with your leadership skills. Your strong customer centric focus will ensure you build strong working relationships.

About you

• The appointee will have a tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and or equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in management and research grants administration, including coordinating complex work programs
• Expert knowledge of international grant funding programs and funding rules, with specific knowledge in relation to US and other overseas funding schemes (e.g. European and UK).
• Detailed understanding of financial compliance and budget requirements associated with international funding agencies, especially those from the US.
• Expert knowledge of grants management across the research grants life-cycle (pre and post award), especially for grants from the United States.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in a changing and fast paced environment

Benefits

• Maximise your benefits through our Salary Packaging scheme
• Flexible family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions
• The opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment
• A substantial discount to eligible staff and their immediate families in undertaking further studies at the University of Melbourne

To find out more, go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/working/benefits

Culture

The University is a vibrant campus; whether it's lunchtime music events or free public lectures, there is always something to attract your interest. We have well established clubs and networks giving the opportunity to engage and collaborate with other staff around the University. We strive to create an environment where staff and students promote culturally inclusive behaviour and activities, ensure cultural differences are heard and explored, and actively seek to learn from other cultures.

† The University of Melbourne is the Number 1 University in Australia and among the leading Universities in the world, according to The Times Higher Education world reputational ranking, the National Taiwan University ranking, The Times Higher Education world university ranking and Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Close date:  6 April 2017

For position information and to apply online go to:
http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/890362/manager-research-grants-international

For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria/competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/search/info/selection-criteria.