Senior Grants Officer — Post-Award & Research Funding

Work Initiatives; Maitland; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday leave

Health discounts

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The University of Newcastle invites applications for the Senior Grants Officer (Post-Award) role to guide and support research activities through comprehensive grant services. You will work with researchers, Colleges and external stakeholders to ensure compliant establishment, management and reporting of research funding.

Based at the Callaghan Campus, this full-time, 2-year fixed-term HEW 7 position offers strategic, high-level advisory responsibilities and opportunities to influence research

Qualifications

• Experience with research grant establishment and post-award administration.
• Knowledge of research funding rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Be a principal contact and subject matter expert for matters relating to research grant establishment, post-award administration and research funding compliance.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on research agreements, contractual obligations, project variations, extensions and grant management requirements.
• Prepare, review and negotiate research agreements, translating complex contractual and funding requirements into practical advice for researchers and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic research management support through the delivery of high-level, client-focused services across the University.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with researchers, funding bodies, collaborative partners and internal stakeholders to support the successful management of research funding.

Job description

The University of Newcastle invites applications for the Senior Grants Officer (Post-Award) role to guide and support research activities through comprehensive grant services. You will work with researchers, Colleges and external stakeholders to ensure compliant establishment, management and reporting of research funding.

Based at the Callaghan Campus, this full-time, 2-year fixed-term HEW 7 position offers strategic, high-level advisory responsibilities and opportunities to influence research