Research Manager (post Award)

Office of Research

• An excellent opportunity to lead the provision of expert professional services in supporting the University of Western Australia’s research projects
• Level 9, full-time appointment and ongoing appointment
• Base salary range: $119,390 – $126,335 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The Office of Research is responsible for formulating and providing policy advice, and for developing and implementing procedures to effectively coordinate and administer externally and internally funded research activities which enhance the University’s research reputation. The Research Operations Team is responsible for the procurement and administration of internally and externally funded research grants, contracts and postdoctoral research fellowships.

About the opportunity

You will lead and manage the Post Award Team in the administration of the University’s internally and externally funded research grants.  You will have a significant role in providing key strategic planning and direction of the team, including developing and influencing policies, procedures and processes to ensure the efficient functioning of this area.

About you 

With exceptional client focused skills and a detailed oriented problem solver with experience operating with a wide array of partners across government and commercial sectors, you will lead the provision of expert professional services in supporting UWA’s research projects. 

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Substantial and extensive management skills and experience
• Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated expertise and understanding of Australian higher education research funding and policy
• High level interpersonal, verbal and written communication and negotiation skills to enable consultation at executive level
• Ability to vet and negotiate research contracts
• Ability to supervise staff and allocate resources
• Ability to determine long term planning and key strategic direction

About your application

Full details of the position’s responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Research Manager (Post Award) 514053.pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 27 March 2023

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Katie Flanagan at [email protected]

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for child 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.