Help deliver research that improves rural livelihoods, agricultural productivity, strengthens food security and supports sustainable natural resource use.
ACIAR is seeking an experienced Senior Program Officer to join our Research Branch for a 12-month non-ongoing opportunity with the possibility of being extended or made ongoing.
ACIAR invests in collaborative research and knowledge-sharing partnerships that benefit smallholder farmer, fishers and forestry communities in Africa, South Asia and the Indo-Pacific. Reporting to the Director, Research Integration and Co-ordination, you will work within a small, collaborative team to support the effective delivery of our research portfolio. You will manage program administration, supervise and mentor Project Support Officers, and bring people, processes and information together to deliver quality outcomes.
In this role, you will:
- Coordinate end-to-end program and project administration, monitor activities and ensure quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
- Supervise and support Project Support Officers through workload management, training and mentoring.
- Oversee research contracts and variations, support budget monitoring and prepare reports, briefs and correspondence.
- Build productive relationships with internal teams, researchers and external partners across diverse cultural contexts.
- Improve systems and processes, maintain accurate project information and support sound governance, risk management and compliance.
For more information about the role after reading the job information pack, contact Dr Steven Crimp, Director, Research Integration and Co-ordination, by email at [email protected].
About you: You will bring strong program and project administration skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities. You will have experience preparing contracts and variations, monitoring financial information, and using business systems to maintain accurate records and operating in a mentoring role for other Project officers.
You will communicate clearly, provide practical advice on policies and procedures, build productive relationships across diverse cultural contexts, and lead and develop a team through workload management, training and mentoring. An understanding of research-for-development and international research partnerships would be an advantage.
Employment opportunities: ACIAR is seeking to fill one APS Level 6 Senior Program Officer position on a non-ongoing basis for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension or being made ongoing.
A merit pool will be established through this recruitment process and may be used to fill similar APS Level 6 vacancies that arise within ACIAR over the next 18 months. The merit pool may be used for ongoing or non-ongoing appointments, on a full-time or part-time basis, depending on organisational requirements.
Salary: $100,354 – $111,701 plus 15.4% superannuation
Location: Canberra, ACT
How to apply: Please read the job information pack before preparing your application. Your application must include:
- A pitch of no more than 1,000 words explaining why you are suited to the role, what you can offer, and how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications meet the role requirements. Use relevant examples rather than repeating your resume.
- A concise resume outlining your work experience, qualifications and relevant skills.
- Details of two referees who can speak to your experience and suitability for the role.
When submitting your application, either enter your pitch in the covering letter textbox or upload it as an attachment – you do not need to do both. Upload your resume as an attachment. PDF is the preferred format for both documents.
