• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term until April 2026
• HEW 8 $118,801 - $136,018 + 17% Superannuation
• This position is open to all Deakin continuing, fixed term and casual staff only. 

About this role:

The Specialist, Research Funding plays a key role in supporting academics to secure research funding and manage grants effectively. The position builds strong connections across Finance, Procurement, Business Development, and Faculty Research teams to ensure a seamless and coordinated approach to research funding and collaboration.

As a Specialist, Research Funding, you will:

• Advise and support academic staff in preparing high-quality funding applications, including budgets aligned with University models.
• Ability to manage end-to-end processes with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated experience securing or managing CAT 1 and CAT 2-4 funding.
• Coordinate and contribute to Faculty-level assessments and reviews of research funding proposals.
• Foster collaboration between academic staff and key stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, Grants, and Commercialisation teams.
• Provide expert advice to senior Faculty leaders on funding opportunities and application performance.
• Partner with the Associate Dean Research to develop and implement strategies that drive sustained research funding success.                                                                                                                                                                                    

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise; or
• Experience within the higher education sector
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience. This position is open to all Deakin continuing, fixed term and casual staff only. 

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Violeta Traicevski, Strategic Adviser, Research and Innovation on v.traicevski@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Specialist, Research Funding (2) (3).pdf

Applications for this position close on Friday 17th October at 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

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.

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.