Research Impact Coordinator

Job no: 0060877
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time (Part-time available for the right candidate); Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Department/School: Research Professional Services Unit
Salary: UOM 7 – $102,338 – $110,780 p.a. (pro rata for part time) plus 17% super

About the Role
Reporting to the Manager, Research and Industry, the Research Impact Coordinator is responsible for research income development activities and communicating our research impact to internal and external audiences. The Research Professional Services Unit is a small and high performing team, that values diversity and has practices underpinned by continuous improvement.

The position is responsible for working with academics to support them in their efforts to fund research activity. This includes the coordination and provision of high-level support for academics to develop competitive funding applications, pitches and tenders, for industry, government agencies and not for profit organisations.

The positions is also responsible for the Faculty’s research communications strategy, deploying a systematised approach to the identification and targeted promotion of impactful research activities.

The role works in collaboration with team members who coordinate income support and development programs, and central business development colleagues. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and preparing proposals alongside academics for external funding, including grants, tenders and research contracts, particularly for industry and government
• Using prescribed budgeting and pricing approaches and general commercial acumen to enhance the quality of project establishment, delivery and commercial outcomes for the University
• Tracking and reporting on income generation activities, submissions and successes.  

Who We Are Looking For
You should demonstrate experience coordinating and developing various research funding applications, exhibit strong editorial skills for crafting compelling business cases and communications, and possess science communication expertise for engaging general audiences. Additionally, showcase a proven ability to provide strategic guidance, work independently, contribute effectively to team activities, and manage diverse stakeholders with a focus on service excellence.

You will also have:

• A tertiary degree combined with high level relevant experience in grants administration or an equivalent combination of qualifications, training and experience
• High-level organisational skills, exercising sound judgement, initiative, diplomacy and discretion
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain productive and collaborative relationships

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Faculty of Business and Economics – Research
FBE Research Professional Services Unit supports the Faculty’s goal to advance its status as one of the top-ranking Business and Economics units in the world. It provides vision, leadership, development opportunities and support for the Faculty’s strategic research goals and day to day research activities by focusing efforts on problems of global importance, increasing multidisciplinary opportunities and expanding our partnerships with industry.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website  and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .   

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled “Reasonable Adjustments Request”.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Peterse via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.