Position Number: 0065602
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term until 31 December 2025
Faculty: Arts
Department: Research Office
Salary: UoM 6 - $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- Contribute to the success of the Faculty’s research strategy.
- Use your organisational skills to coordinate research activities, funding, and strategic initiatives.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Join the Faculty of Arts as a Research Development Officer and play a key role in supporting the organisation and management of activities relating to the Faculty’s research strategy. Working with a collaborative and dynamic team, you will help coordinate activities related to funding, governance, and strategic initiatives, ensuring research projects run smoothly.
In this role, you will use your strong organisational skills to support a variety of research activities while developing a deep understanding of how the Faculty’s research portfolio operates. You will also work closely with senior staff and academic and professional stakeholders, making this a great opportunity to gain exposure
Your responsibilities will include:
- Working closely with colleagues in the Research Team, contribute to the pre-award support program for external funding proposals, including Australian Research Council grants and HERDC Category 2-3 grants and contracts
- Working closely with colleagues in the Research Team and Post-Award Finance Services, support set-up of projects that have been successfully funded by external grants and contracts
- Contribute to, organise and/or deliver information sessions for Faculty researchers in areas relevant to portfolio of responsibilities
- Provide executive support to the Faculty Research Committee
- Organise events relevant to the Research portfolio, including by booking venues, engaging researchers, collaborating with other professional staff and managing communications and registrations
- Support the coordination of Faculty research centre review processes, including by scheduling, coordinating relevant documentation, panel communications and providing executive support
You may be a great fit if:
This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and adaptable professional with strong communication skills to contribute to the success of the Faculty’s research strategy. You have the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences, excel at managing multiple tasks under competing deadlines and handling sensitive information with sound judgment and discretion.
A qualification, or understanding, of the Humanities and Social Sciences will be highly regarded.
You may also:
- A tertiary qualification (ideally but not necessarily in the Humanities or Social Sciences) ideally with subsequent relevant experience; or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications
- Strong organisational skills, with demonstrated ability to work both with a high level of autonomy and as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner to broad audiences
- Ability to efficiently manage a variety of tasks and meet deadlines in a context of competing demands and timelines
- Excellent digital skills, with expertise in Outlook, Word and Excel, and familiarity with web editing, including the ability to quickly become adept at using new software
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
Your New Team
The Research Office enables the Faculty of Arts’ strategic aim of achieving research excellence and impact. Led by the Faculty Research Manager and comprising approximately 15 staff, the team provides effective operational support and manages key research development projects. The team has capabilities spanning the full range of research development, with particular strengths in research funding, impact, collaboration, and evaluation.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: SUNDAY 6th APRIL 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Position Description: 0065602_Research Development Officer_PD.pdf
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Position Description
