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Senior Manager, Research Grants and Submissions

Toowong, AUFull-time$141k–$149k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-11
On-site · AustraliaNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead a high-performing team to oversee major funding rounds and guide proposal excellence for competitive research grants.

Role type

Senior Manager, Research Grants Administration

Builds

Competitive funding proposals for ARC, NHMRC, MRFF, and international agencies

Domain

Higher Education / Research Administration

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Team leadership and mentoring, Grant proposal development, Strategic planning, Stakeholder engagement, Project management, Knowledge of research funding schemes

Preferred skills

Postgraduate qualifications, Experience in academia or funding agencies, Ability to pivot in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

Support and develop the Pre-Award team through mentoring and training, Oversee end-to-end competitive funding submissions and major grant rounds, Contribute to strategic plans and operational protocols, Build relationships with senior academic leaders, Drive continuous improvement of internal workflows

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities