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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailFulltime Continuing position
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus and hybrid ways of working
Lead a dedicated team in a critical role that drives the success of research funding at RMIT University
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager Research Proposals and Awards Management to lead a team dedicated to providing expert guidance and support to researchers throughout the award development and management process. This key leadership role involves overseeing two critical units: Research Proposals and Awards Management. The Research Proposals team supports researchers in identifying funding opportunities and developing competitive proposals while the Awards Management team ensures efficient postaward support assisting researchers in meeting obligations to sponsors and partners.
About You
Proven experience in leading and developing highperforming teams in a serviceoriented research environment.
Substantial experience managing competitive research grants and proposals with a strong focus on pre and postaward processes.
Expert knowledge of research funding governance and regulatory compliance.
A demonstrated history of implementing innovative strategies that improve research proposal quality metrics and processes.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build relationships and communicate complex information effectively.
Strong planning organisational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Proven ability to thrive in a fastpaced evolving environment.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Research & Innovation Portfolio
RMITs Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world. The portfolio has an engaged energetic talented and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes. With a global presence community and industry connections we support cuttingedge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities. The Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers and graduate researchers with research partnerships grants and research contracts funding opportunities capability development research training ethics and integrity intellectual property commercialisation internships communication and profiles.
Find out more about research and innovation at RMIT University and the Research and Innovation Portfolio at: submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Daniela Amato via email
Position Description Senior Manager Research Proposals and Awards Management
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At RMIT we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements please contact Dani via or visit our Careers page for more contact information are a Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Full-Time