Senior Research Grants & Administration Lead

University of Queensland; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 107.000 - 116.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Parental leave

Salary packaging

On-campus childcare

Flexible working options

Descripción de la vacante

University of Queensland in Brisbane seeks a Principal Research Administration Officer to lead research administration within the School of Chemical Engineering. You will guide researchers through grant processes, support career development, and provide high-level advice on funding and performance.

You will connect researchers with faculty and university support, influence governance, and manage reporting while driving research success and reputation.

Formación

• Completion of a degree with at least four years subsequent relevant experience; OR extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated and well-advanced experience in research administration or research management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to investigate problems, seek information and interpret situations.
• Excellent written communication skills with demonstrated experience in preparing briefings and strategic reports with a high attention to detail, either in conjunction with other senior staff members or independently.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated experience in the development of strong external and internal relationships including the importance of integrity, diplomacy and sensitivity in communicating with a wide range of client groups.
• Ability to work cooperatively and constructively as a team player with staff from a variety of settings within the University and external to the University.
• High level of computer proficiency and practical understanding of corporate administrative computer systems related to research administration as well as computer software packages for word-processing, data storage and retrieval, and spreadsheets.
• Experience in sourcing, analysing, and interpreting data relevant to research administration.
• Experience in the Higher Education Sector with a sound knowledge of administrative policies and procedures would be highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Research Advisory: Provide expert advice and guidance on the School’s research performance and profile, research administration processes and requirements, and online submission and application systems. Advise on UQ research processes, research governance, policies and procedures. Connect researchers with key contacts across the Faculty, the Research Office and broader UQ. Support researcher development, particularly early career researchers. Keep abreast of relevant sector changes and research opportunities.
• Funding and Grant Administration: Provide expert advice, guidance and critique to support researchers in developing high-quality funding applications, coordinating submissions across a range of funding opportunities, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Funding Opportunities & Research Development: Support researchers to identify funding opportunities, communicate relevant research opportunities, and coordinate research seminars, events and development activities that strengthen research capability and sustainability.
• Other responsibilities: Act as Secretary to the School Research Committee and manage the research content on the School’s website and intranet. Undertake independent projects as required.

Conocimientos

Research administration

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Data analysis

Computer proficiency

Educación

Four-year degree with relevant experience

Higher Education sector knowledge

Herramientas

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Data storage & retrieval

Descripción del empleo

University of Queensland in Brisbane seeks a Principal Research Administration Officer to lead research administration within the School of Chemical Engineering. You will guide researchers through grant processes, support career development, and provide high-level advice on funding and performance.

You will connect researchers with faculty and university support, influence governance, and manage reporting while driving research success and reputation.