Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 27 Aug *********:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Full time, 10 month, fixed term opportunity
Play a central role in enabling major research funding across the University
Base Salary$117,133 - $127,610(HEO7)+ 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
This role provides end to end administration of research funding agreements within a dynamic and collaborative research services workplace.
You will support the establishment, negotiation, execution, and ongoing management of contracts, grants, tenders, and fellowships.
Your work ensures agreements progress efficiently and accurately, enabling researchers to deliver high impact research across the University.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
work closely with researchers, funding providers, Research Contracts staff, and internal stakeholders across the University
manage end to end administration of research contracts, grants, tenders, fellowships, and variations
negotiate agreements with external funding agencies and coordinate award acceptance and contract establishment
maintain accurate agreement data and ensure timely upload of completed or amended documents
liaise with the Commercialisation team to ensure intellectual property and due diligence requirements are met




collaborate across Research Operations to improve administrative processes and support strategic initiatives.
About you
demonstrated experience administering complex grant funding schemes, including contracts, tenders, fellowships, and variations in high volume environments
knowledge of national and international research funding processes and policies
ability to plan, prioritise, and organise workload, and interpret policy to provide informed advice
demonstrated ability to work independently under broad direction and take initiative
strong analytical, problem solving, negotiation, and written communication capabilities
bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements.
If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email to ******
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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