• Waurn ponds or Burwood location
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 8 $114,231 - $130,786 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Overview of the position:

The Specialist, Research Grants is responsible for overseeing the management and co-ordination of the competitive research awards and grants administration processes associated with the life cycle of grants and fellowships and related activities to support the research aims of the University.  The role is also responsible for solving complex issues associated with successful grant applications and working with the contracts team to negotiate agreeable solutions with funding bodies, partner organisations and researchers.

As a Specialist, you will:

• Interpret funding rules and eligibility criteria for competitive grant rounds, including the provision of high level grantsmanship advice on the content of applications to ensure the preparation of high calibre grant applications to contribute to the improvement of the University’s application success rate.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and university departments to identify and disseminate grant opportunities that align with the university’s research priorities and academic goals.
• Understand environmental trends and integrate this knowledge in to maintaining a very high level of expertise in at least one major Australian competitive funding source and its schemes and co-ordinate services to and liaison with the relevant funding body on behalf of the University.
• Role model the recording and updating of pertinent information on the University’s research database and document management systems to ensure high levels of data integrity and accuracy of research income and research grant information.  
• Co-ordinate the provision of training, workshops, and resources to faculties/Institutes, researchers, and staff to enhance their grant-seeking and grant management skills, including support on using grant management systems and tools.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training 
• Experience in the preparation and assessment of research funding applications
• Extensive experience in the tertiary sector in particular in a research environment 
• Experience independently interpreting policies and procedures and providing high level advice. 
• Experience in the preparation or assessment of grant applications

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Ciara Boyd (Executive Director, Research Funding Services) on ciara.boyd@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Specialist, Research Grants.pdf

Applications for this position close on 1^st of April 2025 at 11.55pm.

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Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.