About us:

Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the opportunity:

The University of Canberra is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Advisor, Research Grants to play a pivotal role in the end-to-end management of externally funded research projects.

In this dynamic position, you will help strengthen UC’s research capability by supporting grant applications, negotiating contracts, driving compliance, and fostering positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Your work will directly contribute to an environment that enables innovation, quality research, and sustainable growth in research income.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key contributor within the Funded Research team, promoting a collaborative, solutions-focused and high-performing culture.
• Manage day-to-day contract negotiation and processing, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating research agreements with external partners.
• Serve as the primary liaison for Faculties on all matters relating to externally funded research, providing timely advice on funding opportunities, applications, and post-award activities.
• Coordinate the full execution of funding agreements and oversee compliance across the lifecycle of funded projects.
• Work with a flexible and solution focused mindset

About you:

You are a solutions-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Adaptable and quick-thinking, you bring an outside-the-box mindset to resolving researcher queries under tight timeframes. Personable and collaborative, you communicate clearly in both writing and speech and build strong working relationships across the University. Your flexible approach and sound judgement make you a trusted advisor throughout the research funding lifecycle.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your CV and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.

Submit your application through the “Apply Now” tab.  We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your application with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.

For job specific information: please contact Magdalena Slabuszewska, Associate Director, Research Analytics & Institutional Performance,  magdalena.slabuszewska@canberra.edu.au.

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 22 February