Research Development Officer

Company Description

Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all.

Since opening in 1975, Griffith has grown from one campus and 451 students to become a comprehensive, multi-campus institution, with 50,000 students and more than 200,000 graduates.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Research Development Officer responsible for identifying and developing opportunities for research proposals within the Health Group to access significant external research grant funding sources. You will join our existing team of two Research Development Officers.

Reporting to the Dean, Research (Health), the Research Development Officer will work closely with researchers across the Group’s five Schools, Research Institute, and Centre providing support for research development, and facilitating applications for external funding. The post holder will liaise closely with the Research Grants and Research Development teams in the University’s Office of Research.

This is a fixed term (2 years), full-time position based at either our Nathan or Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations. 

Qualifications

As the successful candidate, your experience in similar positions will enable you to provide in-depth assistance to academic staff throughout the grant application life cycle. Your demonstrated understanding of international and national research policies, combined with well-developed communication skills, will contribute to the generation of high-quality and competitive research grant applications. Your high level of organisational skills will guarantee that you are able to meet tight deadlines.

Salary range

The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 8 range $105,596 - $118,792 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $123,547 - $138,987 per annum.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people. We offer:

• mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment.
• salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

How to apply
Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details.

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

Further Information
For further information about this role, please contact Tasha Langham, Senior Executive Officer on T 61 (0)7 567 80710 or [email protected]. 

For further application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall on [email protected].

Closing date: Friday, 19 May 2023 at 5 pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.