Senior Manager, Sponsored Research

Job No: 509869
Area: Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Salary (FTE): Professional Level 09 ($115,243.89 - $121,952.27)
Work type: Full Time - Continuing
Location: St Lucia

Office of Sponsored Research (OSR)
The University of Queensland is a world class institution which ranks in the world’s top universities, as measured by several key independent rankings, including the QS World University Rankings. The University maintains a world-class, comprehensive program of research and research training. We aim for international standards of excellence across the spectrum of research, from fundamental, curiosity-driven work that builds the stock of knowledge and leads to new research questions to applied research and innovation with direct applications to industry and communities.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) is a member of the University's Senior Executive and has responsibility for enhancing the university’s performance and reputation in research, research training, and research collaboration with external stakeholders, nationally and internationally. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) is supported by the staff in the UQ Research and Innovation portfolio.

Units within the portfolio have responsibility to support the University's research community through strategic engagement with external stakeholders, funding organisations and research partners; international collaborations; grants management; research performance data management, research infrastructure management, and research ethics and integrity.  Within the UQ Research and Innovation portfolio, the Office of Sponsored Research provides administrative and strategic support in the key functional area of research grants administration.

About This Opportunity
Working within the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR), the Senior Manager will lead the management of major research initiatives at an institutional level;  play an important role in the identification of possible funding sources for the University’s research community;  be proactive in the development of strategies and procedures designed to improve the quality of grant applications; and improve the University’s research performance and research information delivery.

You will lead a team of Research Administration staff, providing ongoing coaching and feedback focused on achieving continuous improvement and developing a performance culture in order to achieve a responsive and efficient service for the University’s research community

This position is located at our picturesque St Lucia campus, renowned as one of Australia’s most attractive university campuses, and located just 7km from Brisbane’s city centre. Bounded by the Brisbane River on three sides, and with outstanding public transport connections, our 114-hectare site provides a perfect work environment – you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a vibrant campus with the tradition of an established university.

Our Ideal Candidate
As the ideal applicant you will have post-graduate qualifications and a thorough understanding of the operations of the higher education or research sectors; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

You will have demonstrated experience in administration and management at a senior level, including staff supervision and team priority setting, as well as strong organisational and high-level project management skills, and the demonstrated ability to effectively manage and prioritise a handle a high volume of work under pressure and effectively work to deadlines.

You must have ongoing unrestricted work rights in Australia to apply for this opportunity.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.

What We Can Offer
This is a full-time, continuing position at HEW level 9.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $115,243 - $121,952, plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $134,835 - $142,684.

You will be able to take advantage of UQ Sport Facilities, recreation leave loading (of 17.5%), salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare, discounted private health insurance, affordable parking, development programs and many other benefits.

For further information, please review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018-2021.

Position Description
509869_Senior Manager, Sponsored Research.pdf

Questions?
To discuss this role please contact Dr Jodi Clyde-Smith, Acting Director, Office of Sponsored Research at director.management@research.uq.edu.au or 0434 602 949.

Want to Apply?
To submit an application for this role click Apply Now. All applicants must supply the following documents:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Selection Criteria responses

To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQJobs portal by the job closing deadline. Applications received via other channels including direct email will not be accepted.