Senior Officer, Research Grants

Deakin UniversityCity of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

5 days ago

Job description

Apply now Job no : 578079

Work type : Part-time

Location : Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood

Categories : Administration

Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus or Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
Part-time (0.8 FTE) and fixed-term until September 2026

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

As a Senior Officer, Research Grants you will :

Plan and oversee the application, submission, central administration and management of competitive grants awards.

Collaborate and support Faculties / Institutes and research teams to develop competitive grant applications by providing guidance on proposal writing, formatting and adherence to funding agency requirements.

Review and provide feedback on grant proposals to ensure clarity, accuracy and compliance with grant award guidelines.

Assist in the administration of awarded grants, including progress updates and reporting.

Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the university's grant application and administration processes by staying up to date on trends and best practices in research funding, grant writing, and grant management.

To be successful, you’ll have :

A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or

Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or

An equivalent combination of relevant experience and / or education / training.

Demonstrated experience working in a busy, complex, administrative environment as part of a hardworking and collaborative team.

Experience interpreting policies, guidelines and procedures, reviewing and editing documentation against eligibility requirements and providing clear, concise advice or constructive feedback to clients.

Here’s how to apply :

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Amanda Notini, Manager, Research Grants at ona.notini@deakin.edu.au

Applications for this position close on Sunday 16th November 2025.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised : 31 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close : 16 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Support world-class research by managing grants and fellowships from start to finish. Build relationships with funding agencies, assist researchers in securing opportunities, and help drive research success across all campuses.

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research, and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

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