Ref 470/25 Project Officer - Agrisolar CRC Bid, Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment

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Ref 470/25 Project Officer - Agrisolar CRC Bid, Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement. All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position as a secondment must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service to be eligible to apply for this role, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy. About Us The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment is a research institute within Western Sydney University. The Institute conducts fundamental and applied research in ecology, physiology, genetics and global change biology. Within the past decade, the Institute has become a world-leading centre of excellence in ecosystem function and environmental responses to climate change. With a unique suite of world-class research facilities, the Institute collaborates widely with Australian and international institutions to craft scientific research of the highest calibre. To learn more please visit our webpage . The NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub (NDIH) supports the NSW Government’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050 and the interim objective to reduce emissions by 50% below 2005 levels by 2030. It is a central component of the Net Zero Industry and Innovation Program in support of NSW net zero targets. Three strategic priority areas (Networks) are nested within the NDIH, one of those being the Land and Primary Industries (LPIN), hosted by Western Sydney University. The Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) Grants provide funding for medium to long-term, industry-led collaborations, and aim to solve industry identified problems and improve competitiveness, productivity, and sustainability of Australian industries. The LPIN is currently working on a Round 26 CRC bid on Agrisolar. The submission of the CRC is a two-staged process, Stage 1 submission is due in March 2025 and Stage 2 submission is due approximately six months later. The Opportunity Are you a proactive and organised individual with a passion for project management and stakeholder engagement? Western’s Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment are seeking a dedicated Project Officer to join our team and support the Agrisolar CRC Bid. In this role, you will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, building collaborative working relationships with all involved parties. You will provide significant project and administrative support to the CRC Bid Director and the CRC Bid Working Group. You will also ensure compliance with Australian Government guidelines on CRC submission of partner details within the overall CRC Bid. The Project Support Officer will work alongside the Director to ensure the funding bid is submitted on time and within funding guidelines, by ensuring milestones are met throughout the bid process, communicating project updates within the team, and maintaining an accurate research partner database for research collaborators. Your responsibilities will also include coordinating representative attendance for events such as industry and research partner workshops and online information sessions. You will manage these events from start to finish and collate and distribute communications generated at these events to all attendees and other relevant industry partners. This is a part-time 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE), fixed-term opportunity for 6 months. The position will be based on the Hawkesbury campus, although may be required to travel to other campuses as well as to external agencies and networks. Please review the position description for further information. About You You are a highly qualified professional with a strong background in a relevant field, supported by tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience. Your knowledge of the solar/energy industry and agriculture/farming is a valuable asset. You have a proven track record of working with multiple stakeholders, including government, industry, and practitioners. Your experience in supporting lead investigators and coordinating various projects in a research environment demonstrates your ability to manage complex tasks and meet deadlines effectively. Your ability to prepare and disseminate comprehensive reports and briefs is exceptional. You have successfully supported major funding applications, ensuring key milestone dates are met and budgets are monitored accurately. Your analytical and problem-solving skills are well-developed, allowing you to navigate challenges and find effective solutions. You excel in developing and delivering engagement, outreach, and communications services. Your experience in organising events showcases your capability to manage end-to-end event coordination. Your computer literacy skills are advanced, enabling you to efficiently handle various administrative tasks. You are proactive, organised, and passionate about project management and stakeholder engagement. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and join our team! Remuneration Package: HEW Level 6 $88,378 to $94,728 p.a. (comprising Salary of $74,680 to $80,046 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading).Please note: Position Enquiries: Please direct enquiries about the role to Dr Liz Smith, Research Partnership Development Manager on (02) 4570 1103 or via email at Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at Closing Date: 8:30pm, Thursday 20 February 2025Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at the time of application. Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted. Click here to view Position Description Opens in new window Start your application by clicking the "begin" button. Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. 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