Senior Grant Writer
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Job Description
- Based at our Melbourne Burwood Campus hybrid work arrangements
- Part-time (0.6FTE) and fixed-term for 12 months
- HEW 8 $118801 - $% Superannuation
Benefits for working with us!
At Deakin we offer more than just a job we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong Melbourne and regional Victoria youll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare gyms medical centres cafes accessible public transport and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services ongoing professional development opportunities and inclusive supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow whether youre working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.
Who are we
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria revolutionising education with 61000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood Geelong Waurn Ponds Geelong Waterfront Warrnambool Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI) GIFT City India and our vibrant online environment. Were proud to be a progressive and open-minded university delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the worlds universities.
About this role:
The Senior Grant Writer will lead the development coordination and submission of large-scale multi-investigator research grant proposals within the Alfred Deakin Institutes vibrant interdisciplinary environment. Working closely with researchers across the Arts Humanities and Social Sciences this role is responsible for crafting high-quality cohesive submissions to expand the Institutes portfolio of Category 24 grants and support major Category 1 applications. The position involves drafting refining and finalising all proposal components and ancillary documents to ensure clarity consistency and compliance with university and funding body requirements.
As a Senior Grant Writer you will:
- Identify funding opportunities and support ADI researchers in building strong multidisciplinary research teams.
- Lead strategic planning and development of major collaborative grant proposals ensuring alignment with funding guidelines and university policies.
- Provide expert guidance on proposal compliance budget development and submission requirements across various grant platforms.
- Write edit and coordinate high-quality grant submissions supporting researchers with documentation and post-submission processes.
- Deliver training mentorship and resources to enhance the grant writing capabilities of ADI researchers and strengthen future funding bids.
To be successful youll have:
- Postgraduate qualifications in Arts Humanities and social sciences related field with extensive relevant experience or progress towards appropriate postgraduate qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in grant writing at institutional level
- Exceptional project management organisational and time-management skills to coordinate complex proposals and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication collaboration and relationship-building skills to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical budgeting and proofreading abilities with keen attention to detail.
Heres how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Alfred Deakin Institute Director Fethi Mansouri at .
For a copy of the position description please see below:
Senior Grant WriterHEW 8 - PD (1).pdf
Applications for this position close on Tuesday 5th of August at 11.55pm.
Are You Ready
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all abilities cultures sexual orientation and genders.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
