- Develop and deliver strategic initiatives, frameworks and collaborative mechanisms strengthening UQ's inter- and transdisciplinary research programs
- Enhance the quality, scale, diversity and impact of the University's research portfolio
- Diversify and strengthen UQ's participation in national and international research and innovation ecosystems, including Horizon Europe
- Facilitate strategic partnerships and team-oriented networks across academia, industry, government, philanthropy and international organisations
- Identify and enable opportunities for large-scale collaborative research programs
- Support researchers to build consortia, develop partnerships and pursue ambitious research agendas
- Provide expert leadership, capability building, strategic advice and project delivery support
- Strengthen research outcomes, impact, knowledge exchange and institutional performance
- Work with faculties, institutes, research teams, researchers, partners, philanthropic organisations and international collaborators

Requirements

- A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of extensive experience, education and training
- Demonstrated success leading complex strategic initiatives, collaborative programs or major projects in a research, higher education, government or related environment
- Proven experience developing and delivering major funding proposals, business cases, investment opportunities or strategic initiatives that secure organisational outcomes, resources, investment or external engagement
- Strong knowledge of the Australian research and innovation sector
- Experience navigating international research funding landscapes and collaborative funding mechanisms
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement,



relationship management and influencing skills
- Exceptional written communication, strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience with Horizon Europe or comparable international research funding programs will be viewed favourably
- Experience supporting, developing or participating in Horizon Europe or other major multinational research funding programs is desirable
- Resume and cover letter required
- Unrestricted work rights in Australia required for the duration of the appointment
- Employer-sponsored work rights are not available
- Pre-employment checks may include verification of right to work, qualifications, criminal history, gender-based violence matters, and other integrity and conduct requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading complex strategic initiatives and collaborative research programs, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and relationship management. Proven ability to navigate international research funding landscapes and develop impactful partnerships to enhance research outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Postgraduate Qualification
- Strategic Initiative Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Horizon Europe Experience
- Research Funding Development

Hard Skills

- Strategic Initiative Development
- Funding Proposal Development
- Project Delivery Support
- Research Program Management
- Business Case Development

Soft Skills

- Exceptional Written Communication
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Management
- Influencing Skills

Industry Keywords

- Australian Research Sector
- International Research Funding
- Collaborative Networks
- Transdisciplinary Research
- Higher Education

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📌 Senior Manager, Research Programs, Outcomes and Impact (Brisbane)
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