• Full-time continuing appointment
• Remuneration range $115,122 to $127,298 pa
• Based in either Toowoomba campus/ Springfield campus

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, Uni SQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

The Research and Innovation Division incorporates the Office of Research, Graduate Research School, Research Institutes, Research Centres and various innovation, commercialisation and partnership development functions. The Research and Innovation Division drives the University’s research performance and innovation in areas of strength and priority and builds relationships with industry, government and research institutions through local, national and international research networks to leverage research outcomes and opportunities.

Who you are

The Office of Research is seeking a motivated team member committed to service excellence. To thrive in this team and this role, you will have strong stakeholder engagement and communications skills as well as the ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively. You will have high level analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify, assess and address issues.

What you'll do

Research Grants play a critical role in the University’s research ecosystem by helping the University achieve its strategic goal of creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving problems that matter to our world. As a Research Grants Officer you will work closely with our researchers advising and supporting them to submit high-quality grant applications, and provide excellent post award administrative assistance.

What will help you succeed

• A relevant qualification with experience or equivalent combination of experience and training in research grants management and administration;
• Demonstrated ability to gain knowledge of the research grant schemes and conditions applicable to the higher education sector;
• Knowledge of the wider policy and research environment and demonstrated ability to interpret grant guidelines;
• Evidence of high-level attention to detail together with high-level interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
• Evidence of highly-developed administrative, system, record keeping and project management skills.

For further information about this role, please contact Russell Griggs, Manager (Research Grants and Contracts) via +61 7 3470 4136 or Russell.Griggs@unisq.edu.au.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about Uni SQ at www.unisq.edu.au.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Reference Number: 0244_11/24

Location: Springfield or Toowoomba campus

Term: Full-time continuing appointment (36 hours/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $115,122 to $127,298 pa (includes salary range of $97,272 to $107,560 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Friday 13 December 2024

At Uni SQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.