(HE04) $71,460-$78,326 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Full-time | Continuing position for an Assistant Research Funding Officer.
Research Services provides professional staff support services to the University’s Research community in relation to a range of research funding opportunities, research administration, applications and awards, research ethics, compliance and integrity management, research contract management and research related reporting and collections and general and strategic advice to researchers and research leaders.
Working under general direction, the Assistant Research Funding Officer provides a range of research administrative support services to the teams within Research Services with a particular focus on research project delivery.
Duties include data entry in relation to the University’s research activity, providing routine administrative functions to support research projects, monitoring generic email inboxes, assisting with the production of standard reports, filing, and drafting standard correspondence.
To be successful you will need:
- Demonstrated experience in office practices, data entry, use of databases, email and retrieving information from websites.
- Demonstrated experience with data entry and use of databases.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and maintain work accuracy.
- Some understanding of the organisation and funding of research and of related structures and processes in a research-oriented University (desirable).
The path to Adelaide University
We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your division’s broader role
The Division of Research and Innovation leads the University’s research strategic planning. It manages research, partnerships, prioritises investment in strategic initiatives, and responds to changes in the external environment.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/research/about-us/
How to Apply
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a resume, as well as a cover letter addressing your suitability and experience for the position in no more than 2 pages
Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 23rd February 2025
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Siobhan Guy
Manager (Pre-Award)|Research Services
P: +61 (8) 8313 6826
siobhan.guy@adelaide.edu.au
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The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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