Assistant Grants Advisor

• Full time
• Continuing
• Located at Bundoora Campus
• HEO6 – $82,125 – $88,607 plus 17% superannuation

About the position

The position will provide efficient and effective pre- and post-award support for various external research grant schemes. 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. Through the PRIME portal, assist researchers in identifying relevant funding opportunities and support them in submitting competitive submissions.

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.

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

Welcome  to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

https://f.io/KDo0ceng

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 Thursday 17th November 2022

Position Enquiries:  Jarrad Cogle E: J.Cogle@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries:  Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au

Position  Description below:

PD – HEO6 – Assistant Grants Advisor.pdf

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

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

The University’s Health and Safety Procedure – COVID-19 Vaccination and Other Measures, requires staff engaged to perform work onsite at La Trobe University to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are exempt from being vaccinated due to a recognised medical contraindication.  This position will require the incumbent to work onsite.  As such, an offer of employment will be conditional upon the applicant being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, and providing satisfactory evidence of their vaccination or exemption status to the University.

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

• Cover letter and
• An up to date resume.

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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 future

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.