Research and Innovation Officer

• Make an impactful Contribution
• Strategic Engagement with senior staff, researchers and external stakeholders
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment

Be challenged and imagine with us

The Research and Innovation Officer will play a pivotal role in providing expert guidance and support to College researchers and key stakeholders to advance the research agenda of the College. The incumbent will focus on enhancing external research income, facilitating grant applications, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures. This role will actively contribute to the strategic objectives of the College by fostering research excellence and facilitating successful research outcomes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-level advice and guidance to College researchers on research funding opportunities, grant applications, and compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• Monitoring changes in government and grant body policies impacting research income and advise on necessary actions.
• Developing and implementing strategies to support the execution of the College’s research strategic plan in collaboration with senior staff.
• Coordinating and reporting on research funding initiatives, ensuring budgetary objectives are met.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to facilitate research endeavours and achieve desired outcomes.
• Representing the College on committees and working groups related to research advancement.

This continuing position is full time at a HEW 7 Higher Education Level until and will be based at Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land)

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. 

For more information click here – Our Uni . 

About the Unit

The College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing is committed to producing exemplary health care practitioners and researchers who can provide innovative solutions that will deliver better, healthier living for our region and beyond. The College is the highest research income earner across the university, with over 450 higher degree by research students and over 300 research active staff.

 What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

 These include: 

• The remuneration for this position is from $95,822 – $107,800p.a. + superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience
• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
• 17% super and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
• Wellbeing programs

Your next steps 

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. 

If viewing this on a job board other than the University’s please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University’s website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application. 

Your application must include: 

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below:

A degree with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience or extensive experience and management expertise in research administration or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Australian higher education sector research and innovation landscape.

Proven capacity to develop and implement plans to achieve defined outcomes including the ability to meet competing deadlines.

Demonstrated high-level research, analytical and problem solving skills.

Outstanding written communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build effective relationships and an inter-disciplinary way of working with diverse stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to build external research partnerships to identify research funding opportunities and achieve positive outcomes for the College.

The successful applicant must be willing to undertake a National Police Check.

 Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For specific position enquiries, please contact Shirley Savy, Senior Manager, Research and Innovation on (02) 49215603 or via [email protected]

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: [email protected]

Closing date: Sunday 10th March 2024 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you