JR0000013597

• Fixed term for one year| Part-Time 0.8 FTE
• Higher Education Officer Level 7|$97,503 - $107,932 p.a. pro rata
• Location: Tonsley/Kaurna Country
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About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Research Partnerships and Development and working in close collaboration with the Flinders Factory of the Future (FFF) Team, the incumbent will provide executive level support relating to the planning, development, and project management of FFF's research program. They will play a key role in the success of the Manufacturing Growth Accelerator and Strategic Industry Research Programmes.

This role is also responsible for:

• Contribute to and coordinate the preparation of progress and annual reports to meet University and contractual obligations with the State and Commonwealth governments.
• Support for research grant preparation and grants management.
• Implement and manage a regular financial reporting process covering the FFF to satisfy internal and external reporting requirements.
• Monitor budgets and provide reports for annual budgetary, operational, and business planning activities of the Centre and provide recommendations to the FFF Director on policy development of effective financial control and overall budget management.

Please refer to the attached position description for a comprehensive list of roles and responsibilities.

Flinders Factory of the Future (FFF)

Flinders Factory of the Future is a world-class advanced manufacturing accelerator that brings together businesses and researchers to drive the growth of high-value manufacturing in Australia. With a bold vision to unite education, industry, and government in advancing Industry 4.0/5.0, we bridge the gap between research, development, and real-world application, driving and shaping the future of Australian manufacturing.

FFF collaborates with industry partners to support technology adoption, workforce development, and innovation translation in the workplace -helping manufacturers and SMEs gain a competitive edge in national and global markets.

Our facility enables partners to test and develop advanced technologies and works with supplier pathways primarily in (but not limited to) Aerospace, Defence, Medical, Automotive, and Mining, through research, training and development.

About You

With previous experience in high level business, project and event management - especially within the research space, your effective interpersonal and negotiation skills, enable you to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including assisting the Chief Research Development Officer and senior researchers to establish and develop collaborative partnerships across disciplines.

Your great communication skills both written and verbal, make you a good person to work with, adaptable and reliable, with an ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

You also have a working knowledge in financial management, with the ability to monitor, prepare and interpret financial reports.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training.
• Organisational skills including attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously to strict deadlines.
• Well-developed to high level oral and written communication skills (including presentation skills), that support timely and accurate sharing of information or the provision of advice.
• High level of proficiency in the use of MS Office suite of software, databases and management information systems.

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, including exclusive staff study offers
• 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)

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy.

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000013597 Research Support Coordinator
• You are required to submit your CV and a 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 Professor Claire Lenehan

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Tuesday, 3rd June 2025.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

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.