Strategic Associate Director, Research Programs

UNSW; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

17% superannuation contributions

Annual leave-loading payments

Discounts and entitlements (retail,教育,

Job summary

UNSW Kensington Campus seeks an Associate Director, Research Programs to lead strategic and operational funding activities across faculties, grants, and external partners. You will connect priorities to funding outcomes and guide senior leadership on strategy and governance.

You'll oversee an 11-person team (4 direct reports) and report to the Director, Research Strategy Office, shaping UNSW's competitive funding position.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification or extensive senior experience in a major research or government portfolio.
• Demonstrated capability to develop and steward collaborative research partnerships.
• Strong understanding of funding schemes, policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for institutional research funding capability.
• Lead portfolios spanning researcher pathways, collaborative development, and funding operations.
• Advise senior leaders on funding strategy, governance and opportunities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance & compliance

Funding strategy

Data-informed decision-making

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Research Grants & Contracts

Job description

UNSW Kensington Campus seeks an Associate Director, Research Programs to lead strategic and operational funding activities across faculties, grants, and external partners. You will connect priorities to funding outcomes and guide senior leadership on strategy and governance.

You'll oversee an 11-person team (4 direct reports) and report to the Director, Research Strategy Office, shaping UNSW's competitive funding position.