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Research Manager

Flinders University is a globally focused, locally engaged institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research. Students are at the heart of Flinders – we’re focused on supporting their exceptional learning experience and equipping them with the skills to succeed in life beyond study. Our touchstone is that university life is enjoyable and enriching for all students, and our campuses are energising places for our staff. Position Details Fixed term until Dec 2023 | Part-Time up to 0.6 FTE Higher Education Officer Level 8 | $102,143- $113,079 p.a. Location: Bedford Park View Position Description About the College of Medicine and Public Health At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do. About the Role We are seeking a Research Manager in Public Health to join our College of Medicine and Public Health at Flinders University. The Research Manager will be responsible for coordinating activities of the research program, including budgeting and financial reporting, managing sub-grants, and assisting with the submission of grants. Promoting the values of the program, you will support the success of the projects by maintain effective working relationships with external and internal stakeholders, including key industry partners. Identifying appropriate research opportunities for the project is an important aspect of the role including grants, awards, nominations, and conferences. Coordination of travel requirements for local, interstate, and international research meetings and conferences may also be required. About You To be successful as a Research Manager you will be a high-level communicator with diplomacy and discretionary skills, who is able to develop strong working relationships with a diverse range of people. You understand financial and project management matters, being able to allocate resources and report accurate forecasts as necessary. You help drive a strong and positive working culture in a project team, aiming to achieve team goals in a complex environment of competing demands. Furthermore, you will also demonstrate: A degree with relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. High level initiative, with experience managing workloads and negotiations in complex and sensitive situations. The ability to exercise sound judgement and problem solve. Computer skills including MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Teams, web-based software applications, and records management applications. Solid understanding of funding body rules and regulations. Knowledge of, and experience in adhering to workplace policies and procedures in the areas of work health safety, equity, diversity and promoting a respectful workplace culture. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). Prescribed Conditions for Employment A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy How to Apply and Information You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description. For more information regarding this position, please contact Billie Bonevski Late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. Applications to be submitted before 11.59pm: 29 Jan 2023 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.

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