Research Support Manager

The University of Sydney

Camperdown, Australia
Base: $146,197 - $154,260; bonus/equity: not speci...
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Managing research support functions
Coordinating grant application processes
Leading research development activities
** The University of Sydney is seeking a Research Support Manager to lead operational and strategic initiatives in research support across its Faculty of Engineering. This full-time, fixed-term position requires expertise in managing grant applications and research data, alongside strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. **

Job Summary

  • This role provides strategic and operational leadership across research development activities, grant application processes, and research data management for the Faculty of Engineering.
  • The successful candidate will oversee the operational delivery of School-based research support functions ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and manage workflows for designated funding schemes.
  • Candidates must have postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field and demonstrated experience managing research support or grant application processes within a higher education environment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Sydney is seeking a Research Support Manager to lead operational and strategic initiatives in research support across its Faculty of Engineering. This full-time, fixed-term position requires expertise in managing grant applications and research data, alongside strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. **

Salary

Base: $146,197 - $154,260; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • managing research support functions
  • coordinating grant application processes
  • leading research development activities
  • managing research data operations
  • stakeholder engagement capabilities

Nice-to-have

  • strong analytical skills
  • excellent organisational planning
  • collaborative research culture
  • compliance with university policies

Key Requirements

  • Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia
  • Proven people management experience
  • Experience in higher education research support

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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