About UTS

At UTS, we're a young, globally recognised university known for doing things differently. Based in the centre of Sydney, we work closely with industry, government, and the community to focus on outcomes that matter. Our strength lies in how we bring creativity, technology and innovation together to make a practical difference.

We're Australia's leading young university and consistently sit within the top 100 universities globally, a reflection of the scale of our ambition and the contribution of our people.

When you join UTS, you become part of a community that values inclusion, supports access to education, and works towards positive change in society.

About the Team The role sits within Research Grants and Development unit in the Research Office. The team supports all research grant funding activities across the university to enable quality research grant development, submission and successful funding outcomes as well as research capability development.

Job Purpose

This role provides strategic advice and support in relation to research funding opportunities to enhance research funding performance and impact. It contributes to the University's research capability development program and partners with the research community to build capability and support high quality funding applications.

Role Responsibilities

- Provide expert strategic and funding policy advice, and make recommendations and implement strategies to improve research funding competitiveness across all funding types.
- Partner with colleagues to plan and deliver funding rounds and strategic initiatives across the research lifecycle.
- Provide strategic advice and support to researchers in developing and submitting funding proposals.
- Contribute to the design and delivery of research capability development programs including content development, workshops and seminars.
- Collaborate across the Research Office and broader university to deliver coordinated support services and improvement initiatives.
- Represent the Research Office in internal and external engagements and working groups.

Skills, Attributes and Knowledge





- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to interpret policy and provide strategic advice to support decision making.
- Well developed analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Knowledge of research funding processes and the research grant lifecycle.
- Understanding of the higher education sector and research funding landscape.

Experience

- Experience providing strategic advice on research funding applications and proposals.
- Experience contributing to research support programs or operational initiatives.
- Experience building effective working relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Experience analysing data and implementing improvements in a complex environment.
- Experience supporting or delivering training or development activities for researchers.

Qualifications Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Refer to the position description for more detail.

What We Offer

Base Salary Range: $143,080.00 - $149,894.00 (HEW9) plus 17% superannuation (pension)

The position is full time and will be made on a continuing basis.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include adaptable work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

How to Apply

Please include the following in your application and ensure all documents submitted include reference number IRC341201 and your name.

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a cover letter stating your motivation for applying and addressing the selection criteria in the 'Position Description'.
2. a copy of your resume.

For guidance on preparing your responses to the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria. Applications must be submitted via the UTS online recruitment system (current staff should apply through NEO). UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants to include a statement on career breaks or relative to chance where relevant.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors.

We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.

General enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to [email protected]

Closing Date: 06 September 2026 at 11.59 pm (AEST)

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Accessibility

UTS Recruitment is committed to digital accessibility. If you experience any difficulty with the content of our advertising, please let us know so we can ensure our information is accessible to everyone.

In addition, if you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ+ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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