Research Administrator
Fantastic opportunity for a customer-focused administrator to contribute to the objective of maximising research funding income and outcomes at UTS
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Company: University of Technology Sydney
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-9489-4283
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UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We are a dynamic and innovative university in central Sydney, consistently ranked the top young university in Australia. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow
The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) looks after all aspects of research funding, reporting, collaboration and commercialisation. RIO is divided into several teams who work closely together to provide the UTS research community with the best support and advice possible.
The Research Operations and Management team assists with grant submissions, research contracts and agreements, project management/reporting, ethics, research finance and administration. This team also covers project establishment, issue identification and resolution support throughout a project's lifecycle, plus provides proposal advice and support including compliance checking and submission.
As the Research Administrator you will be responsible for the provision of a wide range of research administration support within RIO and for the wider UTS research community. The role contributes to the objective of maximising research funding income and outcomes at UTS by providing administrative support, including project establishment, project post award administration and reporting, project data management, proposal review and submission, contract administration, and office wide administrative duties.
As the successful candidate you will have:
- Self-motivation, energy and drive.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A strong customer service attitude.
- The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality.
- The ability to work effectively and flexibly within a team environment.
- Capacity to develop familiarity with major funding schemes and relevant guidelines.
- Minimum of two years' experience in administration or a similar support role.
- Experience in working in the university sector in research administration (highly desirable).
Remuneration & Benefits
Base Salary Range: $68,290 to $78,125 pa (HEW 5)
This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary.
Our commitment to work/life support includes benefits such as flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and support to carers.
This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.
How To Apply
Prior to commencing your application for IRC112297, please review the Position Description and the relevant selection criteria - click on the apply link to be taken to the relevant page. You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document.
Please note that only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.
As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.
Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC112297.
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected] or on +61 (0) 2 9514 1080.
Closing Date: 31st July, 2018 at 11.59pm (AEST)
Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Please note: We are only accepting on-line applications for this post, however, if you have a disability that makes it difficult for you to provide us with information in this way, please contact the Recruitment Team for assistance.
We are committed to diversity and social inclusion, evidenced by our WGEA Employer of Choice citation, Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy and the UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. We welcome applications from women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles), Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.