Senior Research Support Officer

Senior Research Support Officer
Position Details

2x Positions available - Fixed term and Continuing | Full-Time
Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $97,503 - $107,932 p.a.
Location:
Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
View Position Description - Senior Research Support Officer (FHMRI)
View Position Description - Senior Research Support Officer (CSE)

About the Roles
Senior Research Support Officer (College of Science and Engineering (CSE)) - Fixed Term
The Senior Research Support Officer will work within the relevant College and Institutes to provide the key research development services in support of a college's research themes. They will provide research support to staff by identifying research opportunities and facilitating the involvement of college staff in grants, proposals and new opportunities. These include supporting the College and RDS strategies to grow research capacity and success, coordination of large funding applications and contribution to activities such as research quality and impact assessments.
The incumbent will also provide administrative support relating to the planning, development, and project management of the College's research activities to enhance capabilities and reputation in research.
Senior Research Support Officer (Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI)) - Continuing
The Senior Research Support Officer in FHMRI will provide administrative support relating to the planning and development of the College's research activities aligned with FHMRI and RDS strategies to grow research capacity and success.
The incumbent will provide research support by identifying research opportunities and facilitating the involvement of college staff in grants, proposals, and new opportunities; and assisting with the development of research funding proposals.
The Senior Research Support Officer will also provide support across the College, which includes Northern Territory and regional South Australia.
About You
Your demonstrated ability to manage and supervise staff and extensive experience in project management or business development enable you to liaise and negotiate and work cooperatively with a diverse range of people, internally and externally, especially within the research space.
Your proficiency when delivering presentations showcases your high-level verbal and written communication skills.
You will also be able to demonstrate:


Completion of a relevant degree and subsequent relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training.
Experience in facilitating and coordinating the writing of complex research grant applications to attract research grant funding.
Significant experience in project management or business development ideally in the research field.
Experience in establishing and developing collaborative partnerships in conjunction with the project leader and senior researchers.
High-level proficiency in the use of MS Office suite software, databases, and management information systems, showcasing your competency in data analysis.

Please refer to the attached position descriptions for a full list of roles and responsibilities.
About Research Development and Support:

Research Development and Support (RDS) works with Flinders researchers, Colleges, Centres and Institutes, other portfolios, and external stakeholders to proactively support our research. Our teams underpin Flinders' research evolving from ideas through to impact. RDS is part of the Portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and provides excellence in all facets of research management and promoting Flinders' research.
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
Flexible working arrangements
Wide range of professional development activities and services
We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
Vibrant campus life and amenities including on-campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
SA:
Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy.
NT:
Staff working in a health care setting are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the NT Health policy.

How to Apply and Information

You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the attached Position Descriptions.
For more information regarding Senior Research Support Officer (CSE) fixed-term position, please contact Simon Brennan
For more information regarding the Senior Research Support Officer (FHMRI) continuing position, please contact Brooke Williamson
You will be required to address the position you are applying to in your application.

Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
20 Nov 2024
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Flinders. Fearless.
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