This new position leads the Scholarships and Partnerships team in GRO. In a dynamic and rapidly changing national context, the HDR Scholarships and Partnerships Coordinator advances the University’s strategic priority to deliver excellence and impact for and with our partners through funded and partnered HDR research.
Key Accountabilities:
- As a member of the GRO Leadership Team, lead the Scholarship and Partnerships portfolio, including line-management of staff.
- Assist in the development of strategic initiatives to support candidate recruitment, including the identification and dissemination of new and existing scholarship opportunities.
- Coordinate the operational management of the University’s Research Training Program (RTP) and Tasmanian Graduate Research Scholarships (TGRS) supporting the HDR candidature lifecycle.
- Provide resources and training to GRO stakeholders to enable effective delivery of end-to-end high-quality scholarship and partnerships administration.
- Develop and maintain guidance and materials related to partnered HDR programs including Joint HDR Awards and Industry Internships and guide the preparation, implementation and monitoring of related contracts and agreements.
- Contribute to continual review of HDR governance, including reporting, modelling, quality assurance, compliance, and audit activities.
Your Application
To be successful in the role, your application will need to demonstrate:
- A Bachelor level qualification or higher in a relevant field.
- High-level skills in analysing and applying policy and procedure, preferably in the higher education sector, to provide accurate and expert advice to stakeholders. Strong financial and analytical skills to deliver effective oversight of the funding of higher degree research.
- Strong financial and analytical skills to deliver effective oversight of the funding of higher degree research, including producing comprehensive data-driven reports. Experience in leading a professional, client-focused service portfolio for diverse stakeholders in a University or large, complex organisation.
- Project management knowledge and skills, including the capability to deliver a broad spectrum of operational and strategic activities on time.
- Experience in leading a professional, client-focused service team for diverse stakeholders in a University or large, complex organisation.
Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $123,548 comprising base salary within the range of $96,071 to $105,597 plus 17% superannuation.
How to Apply
- Please refer to the attached Position Description below for full details.
- To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
- For further information about this position, please contact Chris Dunn, Manager Graduate Research, or (03) 6226 1856.
- Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
Position Description – HDR Scholarships and Partnerships Coordinator – 498568.pdf
Applications close Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 11.55pm
The University of Tasmania strongly encourages employees to maintain COVID-19 vaccination in line with relevant Australian Government health advice.
To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
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