Research Project Management Officer (heo 5)

About the Role

 

The Research Projects Management Officer is responsible for the administration of and accurate interpretation of relevant guidelines in the management of research grants and projects to ensure ongoing compliance with the funding and funding bodies’ requirements as they relate to the research grant or projects. 

You will contribute to successful research project outcomes by taking accountability for inbound and outbound project documentation, projects reporting and analysis, monitoring of project progress, and other general research projects management activities.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Core Responsibilities 

Provide high level administrative support, advice, resolution and guidance in response to queries associated with post award research project management 

Provide accurate interpretation of funding guidelines and initial assessment of contractual obligations associated with the research projects

Oversee the project information stored in the corporate Research Management Information System (RMIS) to support various corporate reporting processes including academic promotion, marketing of research activity through staff homepages and contributing to annual HERDC data collection.

Monitor project performance and associated milestones to ensure compliance and fulfilment of the award conditions and funding requirements

Support the Senior Research Projects Management Officer to develop, implement and maintain efficient and effective research project management processes and procedures

Essential Skills and Experience 

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and relevant experience and/or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and experience in contract and/or research projects administration

Proven skills and experience in providing high level administrative support for project (preferably research projects) delivery, including experience in meeting deadlines, prioritising competing demands and using initiative

Demonstrated ability to interpret and understand contracts, financial documentation and reporting requirements

A track record of making key contributions to customer focussed service delivery across multi-functional teams and units

Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others, including demonstrated experience working effectively with people at all levels, both internal and external to the organisation

Benefits 

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as: 

Access to great personal development opportunities 

Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 

Flexible working conditions 

Employee assistance and development programs 

A variety of leave arrangements

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.