Job no: 0063665 Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time; Continuing Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation Salary: UOM 9 - $139,693 - $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
About the Role The Project Manager, Strategic Research Initiatives, drives the development of high-impact research initiatives at the University of Melbourne. The role involves managing major funding proposals and working with academic leaders and stakeholders to deliver mission-driven research programs with global impact.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who we are looking for
You will demonstrate exceptional leadership, communication, and problem- solving skills to effectively manage projects and inspire teams. With strong decision-making and time management abilities, you will adeptly navigate changes and resolve challenges while maintaining strategic focus. Your interpersonal skills will enable you to build and maintain relationships, negotiate outcomes, and influence stakeholders, all while coordinating complex projects, managing risks, and executing change initiatives.
You will also have:
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 academics, professional colleagues, industry partners, funding agencies and government agencies. We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact. RIC operates University-wide across all ten 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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Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
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 Rehan via email at [email protected], 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 applicants to submit their applications promptly.
Advertised: 26 Aug 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Sep 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time