Details - Assistant Grants Advisor

• Full-time, fixed term position until 10^th October 2025
• Based at our La Trobe Bundoora Campus, with hybrid working opportunities
• Exciting opportunity to work cross-functionally and contribute to other teams in our Research Office

About the position

The Assistant Grants Advisor will provide efficient and effective pre- and post-award support for various external research grant schemes. This position is key to ensure that La Trobe University researchers are supported to meet their obligations to funding bodies and collaborators, and are assisted with university policies and processes while submitting external grants. The incumbent will proactively identify funding opportunities working with databases like Research Professional and will disseminate these opportunities in a timely manner to La Trobe researchers.

They will interpret funding rules, develop research budgets and ensure that all external grant applications submitted by La Trobe University researchers are fully compliant. They will also work cross-functionally and contribute to other teams in the Research Office in periods of varied workflow. This position will report to the Executive Grants Advisor (ARC, International and Philanthropic Grants).

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• A degree, with at least two years’ work experience in research and/or research management, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Ability to work under pressure with high volume of applications and within time constraints of the grant application process.
• Ability to multi-task and move across grant schemes, and to organise and prioritise allocated work.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to edit and proofread, and the ability to present workshops or facilitate discussion.
• Australian Research Management Society accreditation is desirable. If not accredited, then the applicant should be willing to undertake this accreditation as part of staff development opportunities at La Trobe University.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop high-level working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, and the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in small teams.
• High level of proficiency in computer software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and co-operatively within a team and with a wide range of stakeholders, including the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated organisation and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage several different projects concurrently.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm on Sunday 6^th October 2024 *please note that applications will be considered as they are received

Position Enquiries: Jarrad Cogle, Executive Grants Advisor (ARC, International and Philanthropic Grants), E. j.cogle@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Jacqueline Lava, Talent Acquisition Consultant, E. j.lava@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

 PD - Assistant Grants Advisor .pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.