• Full time fixed term role until the 31st of December 2025
  
• Exciting opportunity to assist researchers to engage with international partners
  
• Base Salary $108,557 - $118,267 + 17% superannuation
  

About the opportunity

As the Senior Global Research Partnerships Officer, you will support the delivery of the University's strategic partnership strategy to enhance research quality and impact through international collaboration. You will assist in administering internal funding schemes and help researchers (particularly early and mid-career academics) identify and leverage global funding opportunities. This role also involves reporting on outcomes and providing essential administrative support to the unit.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• contribute to a collaborative and cohesive team reporting to the Manager, Global Research Partnerships
  
• administer funding schemes, support awardees in identifying avenues to leverage international funding, and support strategic initiatives
  
• build strong relationships with researchers, faculties, and international partners
  
• track and report partnership outcomes, manage activities, and share opportunities across the University
  
• deliver workshops and create promotional content aligned with strategic goals
  
• advise on global research trends and ensure alignment with University priorities and SDGs
  

About you

• tertiary qualifications
  
• demonstrated experience in and understanding of research environments
  
• strong research and analytical skills for identifying international collaboration opportunities and funding
  
• ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders with the ability to achieve buy-in from key partners
  
• effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  
• administrative skills to coordinate tasks and meet deadlines effectively
  

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

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.

EEO statement

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How to apply

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