Manager, Researcher Support And Development

University of Sydney

Sydney, NSW, Australia
Base: $146,197 - $154,260 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
Phd or postgraduate qualification in research field
Extensive experience in research administration
Proven staff management and coaching skills
This role leads a team of professional support staff to deliver operational services for researchers at the University of Sydney

Job Summary

  • This role leads a team of professional support staff to deliver operational services for researchers at the University of Sydney.
  • The position involves managing the full pipeline of grant submissions from research councils, industry, and non-traditional sources.
  • Candidates must have unrestricted work rights in Australia as visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Matching Summary

This role leads a team of professional support staff to deliver operational services for researchers at the University of Sydney.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD or postgraduate qualification in research field
  • Extensive experience in research administration
  • Proven staff management and coaching skills
  • Experience with grant submission processes
  • Budget tracking and financial reconciliation
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia

Nice-to-have

  • Strong negotiating and conflict resolution skills
  • Experience in higher education sector
  • Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships
  • Strategic planning and analysis capabilities
  • High attention to detail and organization

Key Requirements

  • PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification
  • Extensive research administrative experience
  • Demonstrated staff management capability
  • Australian work rights required

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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