Grant Developer

• Based in Research and Innovation Services at the City West Campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $104,143 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a
Grant Developer to join the Research and Innovation Services team.
You will play a key role in building strategic relationships with
the University community to effectively identify, promote and
support the development of quality applications and proposals to
capitalise on competitive research funding opportunities for UniSA.

Working under broad direction, you will be responsible for the
allocation of resources to ensure the provision of strategic and
proactive advice and service to researchers and will also have a
hands-on approach in supporting researchers. This role will ensure
applications fulfil research funding scheme requirements, are of a
high quality, competitive, and meet key deadlines.
About UniSA

The University
of South Australia (UniSA) is Australia’s University of
Enterprise. We are South Australia’s largest university and one of
the very best young universities in the world. At UniSA, we are
authentic, resilient, and influential – and we deliver results. We
pride ourselves on our dynamic and agile culture, which embraces
challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Plus, we are
committed to the principles of excellence and equity.

Research and Innovation Services (RIS)
supports the Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research and Enterprise to
realise strategic and operational initiatives. This is achieved by
positioning UniSA to be responsive to the changing local, national
and international environment and the delivery of high quality,
effective support services to researchers and decision makers.

Areas of research service activity
span research grant development, negotiation and management of
research contracts, post award administration and management
research infrastructure, research integrity, research ethics and
compliance, and implementing strategic initiatives to improve the
quality of researcher training and development to support capacity
and capability development in research.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage and provide credible and
  accessible strategic advice, mentoring and guidance to researchers
  across UniSA
• Manage and support the development
  of grant and funding submissions and steward project applications
  and awards through to the research contracting stage
• Support Manager: Research Project
  Development in the management and administration of the Research
  Projects Development team
• Support Deans of Research and
  Research Coordinators in establishing peer review panels for
  assessing grant and funding proposals
• Manage and implement strategies for
  equitable grant development support to applicants for research
  funding schemes

Essential Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in a
  relevant discipline and significant experience in research grant
  development, writing and editing
• Experience planning, developing and
  writing/editing external research funding applications and
  proposals or technical materials of a research nature, preferably
  within the higher education sector
• Demonstrated experience in, and
  knowledge of current developments in the Australian research
  landscape, research policy and practice, national and internal
  funding schemes and an ability to translate these into building
  research income and impact
• Capability to build and manage
  productive networks with Government agencies, diverse industry
  sectors, research organisations and not for profit sectors
• Ability to understand and interpret
  policies, procedures, and funding requirements of external agencies

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the
best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety
of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development
  opportunities
• Generous superannuation
  contributions of 17%
• Employee assistance and development
  programs
• A range of salary packaging options,
  including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
• Corporate health insurance
• A variety of leave arrangements

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we
offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces
challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are
creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity,
conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a
vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient,
and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description
and to apply, please visit Working
at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific
selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to
Jessica Frisari, Consultant: Recruitment Central.
For further information about the position or the recruitment
process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700
or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference
number 4530.

Applications close: 11.30pm Tuesday 25 October  2022

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens,
Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right
to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

Pursuant to the Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011, any appointment
to this position must comply with the requirements of the Act.

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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email recruitment@unisa.edu.au and you will receive a response within one working day.

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