We are hiring - opportunity for a Research Utilisation Program Support Officer

Looking to get your career started in research management? Our Research Utilisation Program Support Officer position could be for you. Applications close 3 April 2018.

This full time position is a newly created and important role for the efficient and effective delivery of our utilisation program. Working closely with the Research Director, Research Utilisation Manager and Manager - Partnership Development, you will provide high-level administrative support to assist in the management of our research utilisation program, including monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and reporting, as well as project and administrative support for partnership development activities.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience across a range of support functions. Ideally tertiary qualified, or with equivalent work experience, you will be highly organised with the capacity to meet deadlines in order to deliver quality outcomes. Knowledge of the workings of universities or research agencies would be highly regarded, as would database experience.

We are looking for somehow who is:

• Proactive and able to get on with tasks with minimal direction.
• Has excellent communication and presentation skills – oral and written – together with the ability to liaise effectively with a mature, friendly and confident personal style.
• Has sound conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to research, identify issues, manage data and to develop appropriate solutions.
• Able to liaise with stakeholders including emergeny managers, researchers and government.
• Highly computer literate.
• Is available to travel interstate occasionally.

If this sounds like you, download the Research Utilisation Program Support Officer position description. Applications for this position close on 3 April 2018.  

To apply, forward your application, including resume and cover letter, to Dr John Bates, Research Director, at john.bates@bnhcrc.com.au. For more information phone John on 0408 019 409 or visit Seek.