Research Development Manager – Research Projects

Bond University; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff car parking

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Job summary

Bond University on the Gold Coast is seeking a Research Development Manager – Research Projects within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine. You will coordinate the end-to-end lifecycle of research projects from funding development through to establishment, governance and reporting.

You will work with academic staff and central university teams to support feasibility, budgeting and delivery while ensuring compliance and high-quality research administration across the faculty.

Qualifications

• Hands-on research administration experience across the project lifecycle.
• Experience in a university or medical research environment is desirable.
• Ability to manage timelines, budgets and deliverables with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support research projects from funding development through establishment and delivery.
• Provide practical governance, budgeting and reporting advice to researchers.
• Coordinate with ORS, Finance, HR, Legal and external partners to keep projects on track.

Skills

Research administration

Project lifecycle

Stakeholder collaboration

Budget management

Job description

As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

• Support high-quality health and medical research by helping researchers plan, establish and manage research projects.
• Work closely with academic staff, Faculty leadership and central University teams to strengthen research capability and delivery.
• Contribute to effective research administration, financial oversight and reporting in a collaborative Faculty environment.

Research Development Manager – Research Projects
Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine
Full-time, Fixed Term for 12 months

Position Reference No: 184678144

Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including:

• Free staff car parking
• 36.75 hour standard work week
• Access to flexible work/work from home arrangements#
• Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
• Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
• 17.5% of base salary leave loading
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
• Study assistance for staff and dependents#
• Corporate health and finance discounts
• Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
• Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#

About the Position

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine is seeking a Research Development Manager – Research Projects with strong research administration experience and a practical understanding of the end-to-end research project lifecycle in a higher education or Australian research sector environment. Reporting to the Faculty Business Director, the position works closely with academic staff, the Associate Dean Research, Faculty leadership and central University teams to support research projects from early feasibility and funding development through to establishment, financial management, governance, reporting and delivery.

The position will:

• Support Faculty researchers to effectively manage their projects throughout the research project lifecycle, from funding opportunity review, proposal development and project establishment through to ethics, contracts, reporting and close-out requirements.
• Provide practical research administration advice across funding rules, governance obligations, compliance requirements, budgets and deliverables.
• Work with academic investigators, ORS, Finance, HR, Legal, Research Ethics and external partners to keep research projects coordinated, compliant and on track.
• Contribute to research reporting, funding opportunity mapping, project monitoring and continuous improvement in Faculty research administration.

About the Person

The successful candidate will bring hands-on research administration experience, ideally gained in a university, medical research institute, hospital research office or Australian research funding environment. This role will suit someone who understands how funded research projects move from idea to application, approval, establishment and delivery, and who can provide clear, practical support to researchers at each stage.

• Brings solid research administration experience and a practical understanding of the end-to-end research project lifecycle, from pre-award planning through to project set-up, governance, reporting and close-out.
• Is proactive and organised, with the ability to keep timelines, budgets, milestones and competing priorities moving without losing sight of the detail.
• Works collaboratively across academic and professional teams, building trust with researchers, central University teams and external partners.
• Communicates clearly and confidently, turning funding, compliance and project requirements into practical advice that helps researchers progress their work.

Salary details

The salary for the position commences at $99,108 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.

Please note: The fixed term of this employment contract will be for an initial 12 months. The prospect of extension will be discussed at the end of the contract term.

Further information

Position-related enquiries can be directed to Fiona Rogers, Faculty Business Director on [e-mail]

Applications close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 23 September 2026

Pre-employment checks: Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks (including working rights verification, reference checks and a certified copy of your highest qualification). In line with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence 2025, preferred candidates must complete a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Declaration, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon the University’s review of the declaration. For more information, please visit our website via this link: Applying for Jobs at Bond

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality, inclusiveness and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University.

Please advise the Talent Acquisition Team if you require any reasonable accommodations to assist you at anytime during the recruitment process.

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