Grants Officer - Application Compliance

About the job
In this position, you will work across all government, industry and philanthropic grant schemes, both nationally and internationally (less than 500K), as well as Swinburne internal schemes and programs. You will be responsible for coordinating and administering the review of grant applications for eligibility and compliance, the lodgement of all applications and providing support and advice to the research community on all grant scheme funding rules and post award requirements.

A particular responsibility will be to undertake continuous improvement of internal processes to ensure timely review, and contribute to increasing the number of high quality, compliant grant applications submitted to funding bodies. You will also develop supporting materials, which can be used to educate researchers and research coordinators in understanding funding rules across all approved grant schemes.

About Swinburne
Swinburne delivers excellence in teaching and research in science, technology, business, law, design and innovation. As a multi-sector provider, there are opportunities to apply for jobs in higher education, vocational education and pathways. Or you can work in professional services to support the delivery of quality education. Find jobs in marketing and communications, customer service, information technology, finance, human resources and administration.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:

• An undergraduate degree with relevant experience of an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/ or training and education
• Demonstrated high level conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated experience in project coordination, administration and support, preferable in research grants administration or other complex funding programs role.

A full list of the selection criteria is available within the position description


Benefits

• Enjoy 50% study fee reduction
• Participate in regular staff and management development programs
• Paid parental leave for primary caregivers and secondary caregiver
• Flexible working arrangements

Further information and how to apply
The diverse culture within Swinburne is a source of strength. We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2018 and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan which are integral components of our 2025 vision to be world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation. Swinburne has also received the Victorian “High Commendation” Multicultural Excellence Award (Business Category).