Post-Award Grants Manager

Research Management; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible working options

Job summary

The University of Queensland is seeking a Manager, Awards to lead the Awards team within the Research Office. You will oversee post-award research administration services, manage complex funding agreements and provide specialist policy and compliance guidance to researchers and faculties.

You will drive continuous improvement, build strong stakeholder relationships, and contribute to governance and strategic projects. This role is based at Toowong with travel to other campuses as needed.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience in research administration.
• Experience leading and coaching teams in a complex administrative, operational or compliance environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Analytical, problem solving and communication skills, with the ability to interpret policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high performing Awards team delivering post-award research administration services.
• Manage complex funding agreements and provide specialist advice on policy, compliance and contracts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, service delivery and efficiency.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to governance activities.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Post-award administration

Policy compliance

Project governance

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

The University of Queensland is seeking a Manager, Awards to lead the Awards team within the Research Office. You will oversee post-award research administration services, manage complex funding agreements and provide specialist policy and compliance guidance to researchers and faculties.

You will drive continuous improvement, build strong stakeholder relationships, and contribute to governance and strategic projects. This role is based at Toowong with travel to other campuses as needed.