Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Research Support & Evaluation
Salary: UOM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super

- Support cutting-edge health research / Collaborate with top academics / Enhance your professional profile

- Apply now to drive research excellence and innovation in a dynamic, supportive environment
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity
You will coordinate faculty-wide research development initiatives that strengthen funding success and research impact.

You will support researchers to develop competitive proposals and manage peer review and co-investment processes.

You will collaborate with academic leaders and central teams to enhance capability across the Faculty.

What you will deliver:

- Coordinate faculty-wide research development activities that build researcher competitiveness for external funding schemes.
- Design, deliver and promote grant improvement programmes, workshops, seminars, peer review and related guidance materials.
- Maintain clear communications and online content on funding opportunities and researcher development initiatives.
- Coordinate cash co-contribution requests, documentation for funding commitments, and secretariat support for committees.
- Contribute to reporting, continuous improvement, and maintenance of intranet and SharePoint research support content.

You may be a great fit if you:

- Hold a tertiary degree and substantial experience in research management or grant application support.
- Understand national research funding landscapes, especially ARC, NHMRC and MRFF schemes.
- Develop and deliver scalable grant improvement programmes and pre-award support within complex academic environments.
- Build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, including senior academic and professional leaders.
- Balance multiple priorities, adapting quickly while maintaining strong service standards and positive behaviours.
- Use Microsoft Office 365 confidently, with excellent administrative and organisational capabilities.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.





What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
- Supportive adaptable work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Research Support & Evaluation Team
The Research Support & Evaluation team delivers timely, high-quality services that enable world-class health research in MDHS.

The team partners closely with Faculty leadership and University colleagues to drive research strategy, funding, quality and impact. We value open communication, innovation and continuous improvement, embracing technology to meet evolving researcher and Faculty needs.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.



Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].

Application essentials:

- Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.

- You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

- A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

- Please upload your resume (3 pages max) and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

- Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, listed below (1 page max):
- A tertiary degree combined with high level relevant experience in research management or an equivalent combination of qualifications, training and experience.
- Experience in the development of grant improvement programs and/or pre-award grant application development support for ARC, NHMRC and / or MRFF schemes. Support delivered at scale within an academic environment such as developing guide documents, coordinating peer review, workshops, pitch sessions, providing guidance on alignment with funding opportunities, and/or delivering grant workshops.
- Proven ability to balance multiple competing priorities and pivot between tasks in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment, whilst demonstrating positive behaviours and service excellence.
- Proven ability to work independently and a demonstrated team ethos, actively providing constructive contributions to the team’s activities.

Want to know more?

- For questions related to our recruitment process email Tara Amini at [email protected]

- For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Sunday 11th of October at 11:55 PM; AEST.

Position Description:

JR-018751 - Senior Research Development Coordinator - PD.doc
JR-018751 - Senior Research Development Coordinator - PD.pdf

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