Research Management Officer

The Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University in Canberra is seeking a Research Management Officer to provide expert advice and comprehensive support across a broad range of research management activities within the Research and Innovation Portfolio.

You will support researchers through funding applications, contracts and consultancy activities, compliance, reporting obligations, and post‑award administration, coordinating complex processes and ensuring adherence to funding policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in research administration or contract management.
• Ability to coordinate complex administrative processes and reporting.
• Strong relationship management and client service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and comprehensive support across a broad range of research management activities.
• Coordinate complex administrative processes, monitor data integrity and contribute to continuous improvement of research management practices.
• Provide timely advice on policies, funding requirements and post‑award administration to researchers and stakeholders.

Job description

Classification: ANU Officer Grade 6/7 (Administration)Salary package: $100,847-$116,083 per annum plus 17% superannuationTerm: Full-Time, Continuing

Position Overview

The Research and Innovation Portfolio under a new Implementation Plan is seeking a highly motivated Research Management Officer to provide expert advice and comprehensive support across a broad range of research management activities.

Working within the Research Funding and Contracts team, you will support researchers and stakeholders throughout the research lifecycle, including research funding applications, contract and consultancy activities, compliance requirements, reporting obligations, and post-award administration. You will coordinate complex administrative processes, provide timely and accurate advice on policies and funding requirements, monitor research data integrity, and contribute to the continuous improvement of research management practices.

This is a collaborative role that requires strong relationship management skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality client service to academic staff and internal stakeholders.

The Department

Research Funding and Contracts provides specialist support and advice to researchers and professional staff across the University. The team assists with funding and contract applications, research compliance, reporting requirements, and the administration of externally funded research projects. Through strong stakeholder partnerships, the team supports the delivery of high-quality research outcomes and promotes best practice research management across the University.

The Division

The Research and Innovation Portfolio provides leadership, governance and strategic direction for research, higher degree research, innovation, commercialisation and research support activities across the Australian National University. The Portfolio plays a key role in supporting excellence in research and strengthening the University's position as a nationally and internationally recognised research institution.

For further information please contact Samantha Francis, T: [phone] E: [e-mail]

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [e-mail]
ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visithttps://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence .

Closing Date: Sunday, 20 September 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)