Job Description
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 collaborative 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 cooperative 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

📌 Senior Manager, Research Programs, Outcomes And Impact (Queensland)
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📍 Queensland