Strategic Research Projects Advisor

UTS; Broadway; On-site; AUD 126,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Generous parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Job summary

UTS is seeking a Research Projects Senior Advisor to provide strategic guidance and practical support for high‑value research projects across Science, Engineering and IT. You will work with senior researchers and internal teams to shape opportunities, plan budgets, pricing, milestones and risk management.

Based in Sydney, this role requires strong stakeholder engagement, policy interpretation and ability to navigate complex research environments with national security considerations.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline with substantial experience in a complex research institution.
• Experience in planning, costing and pricing of research projects across multiple disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to build professional networks and manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Shape and progress high‑value science, engineering and IT research opportunities.
• Provide strategic and operational support for planning, costing and milestones.
• Review project plans and advise on risks, deliverables and pathways to impact.
• Coordinate resources for complex, potentially high‑risk projects.
• Advise researchers on research management systems and processes.
• Collaborate with finance, risk and industry engagement teams for end‑to‑end support.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Research management

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting & pricing

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Education

Postgraduate qualification in relevant discipline

Tools

Research management systems

Job description

UTS is seeking a Research Projects Senior Advisor to provide strategic guidance and practical support for high‑value research projects across Science, Engineering and IT. You will work with senior researchers and internal teams to shape opportunities, plan budgets, pricing, milestones and risk management.

Based in Sydney, this role requires strong stakeholder engagement, policy interpretation and ability to navigate complex research environments with national security considerations.