Continuing Full-Time Appointment
Professional Level 6/7
Annual salary $89,487.76 – $105,992.00 pa + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus | Larrakia Country

Support CDU researchers to secure external funding through grant development, business development, and strategic research partnerships.

About the Position
As the Research Grants & Business Development Officer, you will be responsible for providing high-level pre-award support to researchers to grow Charles Darwin University's external research income. Working within the Office of Research and Innovation, you will identify funding opportunities, support the development of competitive grant applications, provide expert advice on compliance and funding requirements, coordinate submissions to external funders, and contribute to business development activities that strengthen CDU's research capability and strategic partnerships.
At the Senior level (Level 7), you will also coordinate complex, high-value funding applications and provide expert review and feedback to enhance the competitiveness of major grant proposals.

About You
To be successful, you will require:
• Ability to identify, analyse and communicate external research funding opportunities aligned with strategic priorities;
• Experience supporting the preparation and submission of high-quality grant proposals, including compliance reviews, approvals, and stakeholder coordination;
• Skills in preparing funding budgets, reviewing costings, and ensuring compliance with funder and institutional requirements;
• Ability to liaise effectively with funding agencies, researchers, collaborators, and external partners to support successful funding submissions;
• Experience maintaining accurate records, reporting, and information resources, including webpages, newsletters, and research management systems;
• Ability to contribute to training, workshops, continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborative research support services;
• Commitment to the University's values.

Additional Duties at Level 7:
• Coordinate complex, high-value, and strategically significant funding applications;
• Undertake critical reviews of major grant proposals and provide expert feedback to strengthen competitiveness, compliance, budget robustness, and overall application quality.

Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory National Criminal History check and a valid NT Working with Children clearance

Remuneration
Appointment for this role will be at Professional Level 6/7.



The base salary will be in the range of $89,487.76 – $105,992.00 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $104,700.68 - $124,010.64 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures
While this vacancy is open to all applicants. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992. More information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, available here.

Access Full Position Description
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What’s in it for you?
• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities
• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education, and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• Access to over 5,000 courses via LinkedIn learning corporate membership

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Nadia Rimmer, Associate Director Research Funding Strategy & Compliance on (08)



•••• •663 or email ••••@cdu.edu.au.

Do you need support?
CDU endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems and processes that support a flexible and inclusive workplace culture.
Adjustments can be made to support you throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment, in line with the University’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure.

For confidential discussions, reasonable adjustment requests, or further information on workplace inclusion and policies, please contact People Services on 08 •••• •284 or ••••@cdu.edu.au.

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU, we actively celebrate our diversity and believe that our differences will make CDU the most connected University in Australia. We are committed to maintaining a culture where every member of our University community feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their skilled goals, and that they truly belong.

Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

Work Health and Safety
CDU is committed to providing a physical and psychological safe working environment. Confidential support can also be provided to employees who may be experiencing domestic, family, or sexual violence outside the workplace.

Charles Darwin University is guided by our core values of Courage, Kindness, Openness, Innovation, and Leadership, which shape our daily actions and decisions. CDU is committed to being a safe and inclusive organisation for everyone.

As part of the Charles Darwin University’s commitment to providing a safe, respectful and rewarding workplace, and to meeting our legal obligations, we ask candidates to declare whether they have ever been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence or found to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, in any previous employment or through any legal process.

This information assists us to comply with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence and will be considered when assessing a candidate’s suitability for employment, to help ensure the safety of our University community.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: 4th September 2026.

📌 Research Grants & Business Development Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Charles Darwin University
📍 Darwin