- Part-time .8 FTE
- 3 years fixed term (potential for continuing after)
- Located at the La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
- HEO8
- Base salary from $119,264 per annum (pro rata .8) + 17% Superannuation
About the position
The Projects and Grants Development Specialist plays a key role in strengthening OTARC’s research impact by leading the development of high-quality and competitive grant and tender submissions. Working closely with academic and professional staff across the Centre, and in partnership with the University’s Research Office, the role supports the identification and advancement of funding opportunities that align with the Centre’s strategic priorities, ensuring compliance with both funder and University requirements.
The position provides practical, end-to-end support to enhance funding competitiveness and project readiness, and establishes and maintains effective systems and processes to oversee and track the Centre’s grants pipeline.
This position will suit someone with strong grant writing experience who thrives on strategic coordination, values collaboration across diverse teams and is motivated by research that creates meaningful impact for Autistic people, their families and their communities.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have
- A degree with substantial extension of the theories and principles, learned through experience; or a range of management experience; or postgraduate qualifications, or progress towards postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear, compelling, and compliant grant and tender applications, and to translate complex research concepts into fundable proposals and support successful funding outcomes.
- Ability to design, implement, and maintain systems and processes to identify funding opportunities, track applications, and manage active grant portfolios to support reporting, monitoring, and strategic decision‑making.
- Capability to coordinate complex projects and multidisciplinary teams, working effectively with academic staff, and external partners to manage documentation, priorities, and deadlines to deliver high-quality outputs across concurrent activities within complex organisational environments.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Position Description:
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Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements to staff members at La Trobe.
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How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Monday the 16th of March, 2026
Position Enquiries: Faiza Muhammad Fauzi, OTARC Manager, Strategic Projects
Email: Faiza.MuhammadFauzi@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant
Email: m.parker@latrobe.edu.au
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 addressing your suitability for the position;
- An up to date resume; and
- A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria located under the “Essential Criteria Skills and knowledge required for the position” in the PD.
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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.
Why La Trobe:
- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future
La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities:
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
