Proposal Compliance & Submissions Lead (Hybrid)

The University of Sydney; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

The University of Sydney seeks a Proposal Assurance & Submissions Officer to join the Pipeline and Pre-Award team in a fast-paced environment. You will manage proposal submission administrative services and provide operational support for the Pre-Award team, guiding funding proposals and submissions and escalating issues as needed.

Successful candidates will have administrative experience in complex settings, strong stakeholder management, and excellent IT skills.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience in a complex and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiating, relationship building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound judgement, initiative, and discretion with the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently.
• High-level attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, databases, Excel programs and web-based software.
• Interest in, or experience working in, a research-intensive higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Pipeline and Pre-Award team, reporting to the Associate Director, Proposal Assurance & Submissions.
• Lead the administration submission requirements for allocated schemes by ensuring funding proposal and submission are compliant and meet quality assurance expectations.
• Maintain an accurate and systematic database of funding proposals and submissions.
• Understand the complexities of the submissions environment and provide insights, guidance, and regular reporting to the Pipeline and Pre-Awards Teams.
• Comply with funding rules and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the Research Support Community of Practice through trusted stakeholder management.

Job description

The University of Sydney seeks a Proposal Assurance & Submissions Officer to join the Pipeline and Pre-Award team in a fast-paced environment. You will manage proposal submission administrative services and provide operational support for the Pre-Award team, guiding funding proposals and submissions and escalating issues as needed.

Successful candidates will have administrative experience in complex settings, strong stakeholder management, and excellent IT skills.