Senior Project Coordinator, Research Proposals

Posted:
8/12/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Victoria, Australia ⋅ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Overview:

  • Full-time, Fixed Term position until December 2024
  • Salary HEW 8 ($110,958 - $124,959) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Based at the Melbourne CBD campus.

About the Role

The Senior Project Coordinator, Research Proposals is responsible for leading and coordinating the development of proposals to major Commonwealth grant schemes, including the ARC Industrial Transformation Research Program.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Research Proposals and Awards Management, the role oversees the development of individual proposals including managing timelines, preparing proposal development frameworks, developing budgets, coordinating input from key stakeholders, facilitating proposal development feedback and obtaining approvals to support final submissions.

The role provides exceptional support and advice to proposal leaders, and manages effective networks, partnerships and strategic alliances with internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

  • Significant experience and skills in leading and coordinating projects and teams, ideally in a research-based organisation.
  • Expert planning, organisational and problem-solving skills, the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, including demonstrated project budgeting experience.
  • Proven track record in leading or supporting the development and drafting of major funding bids/proposals, business cases or submissions.
  • Excellent consultation, influencing and negotiation skills and proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

Please view position description for further selection criteria

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

RMIT’s Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world. The portfolio has an engaged, energetic, talented and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes. With a global presence, community and industry connections, we support cutting-edge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities.

The Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers and graduate researchers with research partnerships, grants and research contracts, funding opportunities, capability development, research training, ethics and integrity, intellectual property, commercialisation, internships, communication, and profile.

Find out more about research and innovation at RMIT University and the Research and Innovation Portfolio at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/research/

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email [email protected]

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Applications Close:

25 Aug 2024 11.59 pm

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