Job Description
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Develop and deliver strategic initiatives, frameworks and collaborative mechanisms strengthening UQ's inter- and transdisciplinary research programs
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Enhance the quality, scale, diversity and impact of the University's research portfolio
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Diversify and strengthen UQ's participation in national and international research and innovation ecosystems, including Horizon Europe
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Facilitate strategic partnerships and collaborative networks across academia, industry, government, philanthropy and international organisations
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Identify and enable opportunities for large-scale collaborative research programs
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Support researchers to build consortia, develop partnerships and pursue ambitious research agendas
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Provide expert leadership, capability building, strategic advice and project delivery support
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Strengthen research outcomes, impact, knowledge exchange and institutional performance
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Work with faculties, institutes, research teams, researchers, partners, philanthropic organisations and international collaborators
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Requirements
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A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of extensive experience, education and training
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Demonstrated success leading complex strategic initiatives, team-oriented programs or major projects in a research, higher education, government or related environment
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Proven experience developing and delivering major funding proposals, business cases, investment opportunities or strategic initiatives that secure organisational outcomes, resources, investment or external engagement
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Strong knowledge of the Australian research and innovation sector
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Experience navigating international research funding landscapes and collaborative funding mechanisms
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Exceptional stakeholder engagement,



relationship management and influencing skills
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Exceptional written communication, strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
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Experience with Horizon Europe or comparable international research funding programs will be viewed favourably
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Experience supporting, developing or participating in Horizon Europe or other major multinational research funding programs is desirable
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Resume and cover letter required
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Unrestricted work rights in Australia required for the duration of the appointment
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Employer-sponsored work rights are not available
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Pre-employment checks may include verification of right to work, qualifications, criminal history, gender-based violence matters, and other integrity and conduct requirements
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Core Competencies
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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.
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Highest-signal resume keywords
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Postgraduate Qualification
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Strategic Initiative Leadership
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Stakeholder Engagement
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Horizon Europe Experience
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Research Funding Development
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Hard Skills
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Strategic Initiative Development
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Funding Proposal Development
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Project Delivery Support
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Research Program Management
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Business Case Development
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Soft Skills
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Exceptional Written Communication
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Strategic Thinking
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Problem-Solving
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Relationship Management
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Influencing Skills
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Industry Keywords
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Australian Research Sector
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International Research Funding
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Collaborative Networks
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Transdisciplinary Research
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Higher Education
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📌 Senior Manager, Research Programs, Outcomes And Impact (Queensland)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Queensland