Job no: 0063034
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 7 – $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Support major strategic research initiatives and large-scale funding opportunities across the University
- Collaborate across teams to secure funding for high-impact and mission-oriented initiatives
- Brilliant benefits, great expert team and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
As our newly created Major Bids Coordinator, you will lead the coordination of development of major research initiatives, craft compelling funding strategies, and foster partnerships to secure essential investments. Your role will be pivotal in enhancing collaborative networks, supporting the cultivation of market opportunities, and building capability within our dynamic team.
In this exciting position, you'll bring creativity and innovation to develop a dedicated approach for major bids. You’ll provide strategic guidance, facilitate specialised expertise to work together on significant funding opportunities, and support proactive initiatives. Join us to be part of an inspiring team where your innovative ideas are valued and your professional growth is nurtured.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Working proactively and collaboratively with dedicated project teams, support, and contribute to development of high-quality business cases and proposals to secure funding
- Development of pro-active integrated funding strategies for early concept projects
- Coordination of Major Opportunities meetings and supporting reporting responsibilities
- Support development of major bids tools, resources and processes that enable collaborative, effective and functional bid teams
Who we are looking for
You will demonstrate a high level of organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and deadlines effectively, alongside experience in supporting and leading working groups or project teams.
You will also have:
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications and/or industry/business development or project management experience;or an equivalent combination of experience and education/training.
- Ability to conceptualise and describe multidisciplinary opportunities to stakeholders and identify compelling value propositions.
- Experience in coordinating cross-organizational project teams and managing diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in developing funding strategies and submissions, and contributing to successful large-scale funding outcomes.
- Experience in coordinating and facilitating project scoping and planning workshops.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)
Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is the central facilitator of research funding in the University, taking advantage of the full diversity of research funding opportunities. RIC is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and enterprise mission working closely with our researchers, professional colleagues, industry partners, funding bodies and government agencies. We have a passion to see our researchers and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact. RIC operates University-wide across all Academic Divisions and Chancellery
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
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