Research Support Manager

The University of Sydney

Camperdown, NSW, Australia
Base: $146,197 - $154,260; bonus/equity: not speci...
Not specified (assumed to be onsite)
Managing grant application processes
Research data management operations
Stakeholder engagement capabilities
The University of Sydney is seeking a Research Support Manager for a full-time, fixed-term position based in Camperdown, NSW. This role involves providing strategic and operational leadership for research support functions across seven schools in the Faculty of Engineering, with a focus on enhancing research culture, improving funding outcomes, and managing grant application processes

Job Summary

  • This role provides strategic and operational leadership across research development activities, grant application processes, and research data management for seven schools within the Faculty of Engineering.
  • The position requires managing workflows for research support, overseeing compliance requirements, and fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders to improve funding outcomes.
  • Candidates must demonstrate proven people management experience and a deep understanding of the research funding landscape within a higher education environment.

Matching Summary

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The University of Sydney is seeking a Research Support Manager for a full-time, fixed-term position based in Camperdown, NSW. This role involves providing strategic and operational leadership for research support functions across seven schools in the Faculty of Engineering, with a focus on enhancing research culture, improving funding outcomes, and managing grant application processes.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • managing grant application processes
  • research data management operations
  • stakeholder engagement capabilities
  • staff performance development
  • strategic resource deployment

Nice-to-have

  • strong analytical skills
  • excellent organisational planning
  • collaborative relationship building
  • compliant research culture
  • advanced reporting tools usage

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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