Senior Lead, Research Programs & Funding Strategy

UNSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

17% superannuation contributions

Discounts and entitlements (retail,教育,

Affordable on-campus parking

Job summary

UNSW Kensington Campus invites applications for Associate Director, Research Programs. You will provide strategic and operational leadership for institutional research funding, leading portfolios spanning researcher pathways, collaborative development, and funding operations.

Reporting to the Director, Research Strategy Office, you will oversee a team of 11 with 4 direct reports, work across faculties, Grants & Contracts, Industry & Innovation and external partners, translating priorities into

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification and/or extensive experience in a major research or government portfolio.
• Strong track record of developing and stewarding collaborative research partnerships.
• Experience leading teams and managing strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for UNSW's institutional research funding capability.
• Lead a team of 11 including 4 direct reports.
• Translate institutional priorities into coordinated funding outcomes.
• Advise senior leaders on funding strategy, governance and opportunities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Policy & governance

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

UNSW Kensington Campus invites applications for Associate Director, Research Programs. You will provide strategic and operational leadership for institutional research funding, leading portfolios spanning researcher pathways, collaborative development, and funding operations.

Reporting to the Director, Research Strategy Office, you will oversee a team of 11 with 4 direct reports, work across faculties, Grants & Contracts, Industry & Innovation and external partners, translating priorities into