Awards Program Manager, Post-Award Leadership

University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% super

Flexible working options

On-campus childcare

Salary packaging

Job summary

The University of Queensland’s Research Office invites applications for a Manager (Awards). This full-time, continuing role leads a high-performing team delivering post-award research administration services, overseeing complex funding agreements, providing policy and compliance guidance, and driving service improvements.

Based at Toowong, with occasional travel to other campuses and potential relocation to St Lucia; offers a generous salary package and wide benefits.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent extensive experience in research administration or related field.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing teams within a complex administrative/operational environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives in service delivery.
• Analytical, problem solving and communication skills; ability to interpret policy and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Awards team delivering post-award research administration services.
• Manage complex funding agreements and provide specialist advice on research administration, compliance and contractual matters.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, service delivery and resource allocation.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to governance activities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Analytical & problem solving

Prioritization & time management

Education

Postgraduate qualification or equivalent

Job description

The University of Queensland’s Research Office invites applications for a Manager (Awards). This full-time, continuing role leads a high-performing team delivering post-award research administration services, overseeing complex funding agreements, providing policy and compliance guidance, and driving service improvements.

Based at Toowong, with occasional travel to other campuses and potential relocation to St Lucia; offers a generous salary package and wide benefits.