Research Grants Manager

Description:

Research Services provides professional staff support services to the University's Research community in relation to competitive research funding/grant opportunities, research grant administration, applications and awards, research ethics, compliance and integrity management, research contract management, research related reporting and strategic advice to researchers and research leaders.

Working under broad direction and a high degree of autonomy, the Manager, Research Grants oversees the provision of central support to a portfolio of University Faculties in relation to competitive research grant applications and awards, manages a team of grants unit staff and liaises with senior research leaders in relation to grant related strategies. The Research Grants Manager will provide high-level support in the planning and management for grant development in addition to monitoring and implementing Research Grants, Contracts and Consultancies policy for the University.

To be successful you will need:

• A strong understanding of national research funding opportunities, funding mechanisms and research management in a University environment.
• Substantial experience in research management and administration particularly in relation to competitive grants.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, document, implement and monitor activities designed to improve administrative efficiency and output.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a high performing team to deliver on operational requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with University staff, external stakeholders, representatives of government and other research granting agencies in order to influence outcomes or decisions.