R-873 Research Manager (St Lucia Precinct)

R-873 Research Manager (St Lucia Precinct)

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- Faculty Health, Medicine and Behavioural Science
- Base salary will be in the range $115,645 - $129,654 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
- Based at our St Lucia Campus
- Faculty Health, Medicine and Behavioural Science
- Base salary will be in the range $115,645 - $129,654 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
- Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity





We are seeking a proactive and strategic Research Manager to lead research administration and advisory services across a vibrant and interdisciplinary precinct at our St Lucia campus. This is a key leadership role where you will manage and mentor a high-performing team, coordinate precinct-based research initiatives and researcher development programs, and drive continuous improvement in research processes and funding success.

As part of the Faculty Research Office, you will also contribute to faculty-wide initiatives that strengthen research performance and foster a strong, collaborative research culture across all campuses. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting researchers, enhancing research capability, and making a meaningful impact within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you're ready to be part of a university that values excellence, innovation, and the people who make it possible, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

- Deliver expert, high-quality research administration services, including advice on funding, compliance, reporting, and internal processes that support research excellence.




- Lead and develop a high-performing team, partnering with central units to align services with strategy and drive continuous improvement in research administration across the precinct.
- Enhance research funding success by coordinating initiatives such as internal peer review, application development support, and systems that improve proposal quality and diversify funding sources.
- Collaborate on strategic research and researcher development initiatives, contributing to performance reporting, capability building, and the implementation of faculty and university research priorities.

For a full position description please contact

This role currently reports to the Senior Manager, Faculty Research Office in the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences,



and supervises the Senior Research Administration Officers in the St Lucia precinct

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as :

- Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading




- Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start / finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- UQ Study for Staff
- Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
- Salary packaging options

About You

- Postgraduate degree of relevant experience or equivalent combination of experience and education / training.
- Proven record of navigating stakeholder relationships and influencing outcomes in a dynamic and competitive research funding environment.
- Demonstrated skills to operate in an environment that requires problem solving, decision making and prioritisation.




- Proven ability to manage a team to achieve outcomes in a complex research environment.
- In depth knowledge of university processes, administrative systems, and research management within the tertiary sector.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Senior Manager, Research Sharon Doyle, . For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?





We Welcome Applications From All Individuals And Are Committed To An Inclusive And Accessible Recruitment Process. To Be Considered, Please Ensure You Upload

- Resume
- A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact .

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and / or continue to impact their career trajectory.



Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday 21st July at 11.00pm AEST (R-53207). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 29th July 2025.

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