Research Grants Coordinator, Pre‑Award & Compliance

UTS; Broadway; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Generous parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Job summary

UTS in Sydney is seeking a Research Grants Coordinator, Pre Award to provide specialist support for the management of research grants across a range of funding opportunities. You will help researchers navigate funding requirements, prepare applications and reviews, and contribute to improvement initiatives within the Research Office.

This full-time role requires experience in research management, the ability to manage deadlines and complex workloads, and strong analytical and budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in a research administration or similar role.
• Experience in research management, particularly grant matters before submission.
• Experience meeting varied funder requirements and tight timelines.
• Experience managing complex and varied workloads.
• Experience working with data requiring accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Undertake grant administration across a range of funding opportunities.
• Plan and support grant processes, timelines and templates.
• Provide advice and support for applications, budgets and financial compliance.
• Coordinate appropriate review of grant proposals and potential partners.
• Liaise with funding bodies about eligibility and compliance requirements.
• Support grant training, resources and feedback for researchers.
• Contribute to consistent processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Confidential handling

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent experience

Job description

UTS in Sydney is seeking a Research Grants Coordinator, Pre Award to provide specialist support for the management of research grants across a range of funding opportunities. You will help researchers navigate funding requirements, prepare applications and reviews, and contribute to improvement initiatives within the Research Office.

This full-time role requires experience in research management, the ability to manage deadlines and complex workloads, and strong analytical and budgeting skills.