Research Development Manager Strategic Initiatives
Research Development Manager Strategic Initiatives
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
- Contribute to the identification of crossfaculty research strengths and funding opportunities.
- Fulltime 35 hrs week) Continuing (permanent) role
- $143007$superannuation
Why your role matters
The Research Strategy Office (RSO) plays a key role in delivering on the universitys Progress for All strategic plan by driving research thats inclusive impactful and globally relevant. We enable research that makes a difference empowers researchers from all backgrounds accelerates global engagement and boosts innovation and excellence: We support big bold research ideasfrom concept to funding to impactaligning with UNSWs mission to lead in innovation and research excellence.
The Research Development Manager (Strategic Initiatives) will help lead the strategic development of major research initiatives and proposalsespecially those aimed at government philanthropic organisations and other major funders both in Australia and internationally.
Youll build strong working relationships with researchers funding bodies and potential partners and have the opportunity to contribute to the development of strategic plans and improve how we workthrough smarter processes clearer policies and effective collaboration across the RSO Division of Research and Faculties.
Youll report to the Associate Director RSO and while you wont manage a team directly youll be working with a wide range of stakeholders to get things done.
The Organisation
UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Yes were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isnt only what we do its how we do it. Together we are driven to be thoughtful practical and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive be challenged and do meaningful work youre in the right place.
UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:
- Hybrid/Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
- Discounts and entitlements
- Affordable parking on campus
Who you are
You can demonstrate your highlevel knowledge and understanding of the higher education sector and the research environment and funding schemes including experience in the strategic review and preparation of proposals in a major research or Government portfolio.
Youll also have high level communication project management and time management skills with the ability to respond to changing priorities and deadlines in high volume environments as well as problem solving and analytical skills the ability to research and analyse material and identify key issues to produce high level outcomes in both autonomous and teambased activities.
Contact: Shiree Thomas Talent Acquisition Consultant e:
To Apply: If contributing to research excellence at UNSW Sydney is of interest to you please submit your CV Cover Letter including responses to Skills and Experience required via the APPLY button.
Applications close:11.55pm Monday 12th May 2025
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender sexual orientation cultural and linguistic backgrounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
