Research Development Officer

About the job
We have an excellent opportunity to come join the Research Development team as our new Research Development Officer. In this role you will support the team in the development and submission of major research funding proposals across a variety of funding programs.

Using your initiative, you will deal with complex issues and you will possess the ability to maintain a close working relationship with colleagues, supervisors and researchers.

The Research Development team is integral to Swinburne’s ambitious goal of growth in research performance and impact, as set out in its 2020 Research and Innovation Strategy. A major focus of the team is the development and submission of major proposals for research funding in excess of $500,000 project value.

Skills and experience
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:
• Completion of a relevant postgraduate tertiary qualification (PhD or Masters) with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Track record of achievement in the development of major research funding proposals or tender submissions, and/ or successful business case development in industry, government or consulting environment.
• Previous experience with the establishment of external research centres including ARC Centres of Excellence, Cooperative Research Centres, NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence or large research consortia or multi-party ventures.

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

Further information, contacts and support
To start an application click on 'begin' at the bottom of this page and submit a resume, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the Position Description below.

For further information about the position, please contact Lachlan Doughney, Manager, Major Initiatives and Research Development via email - ldoughney@swin.edu.au

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au

Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au.

Applications close at 5pm, Friday 21st August 2020.