Manager, Research Grants

Manager, Research Grants (ARC Portfolio)

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Overview

Take on a pivotal role supporting Swinburne's research excellence by managing ARC and government grant portfolios. As Manager, Research Grants (ARC Portfolio), you will have oversight of major grant schemes from application to acquittal, provide expert guidance to researchers, and drive improvements in grant administration. This position offers the chance to collaborate across the university, enhance research support systems, and lead a high-performing team. If you bring extensive experience in research funding, strong analytical and communication skills, and thrive in a dynamic, solutions-focused environment, we encourage you to help shape Swinburne's research success.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in reviewing, advising on and assisting in the development of research funding applications, preferably for ARC schemes.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality advice on post-award grant issues, including the interpretation and review of complex documentation such as funding guidelines and agreements, and the application of policies, procedures and guidelines, preferably for ARC grant awards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to draft correspondence, reports, guidelines and information guides, and convey complex information or strategic advice to a high level of clarity.
• An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a variety of key stakeholders including external funding bodies, researchers and research leadership.
• High-level conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.

About Swinburne University Of Technology

Swinburne's strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

What We Offer You

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, click 'apply' and you will be redirected to Swinburne's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.

Disability and reasonable adjustments

Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on For disability or reasonable adjustments queries, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact or call The above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world. Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership. We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Administrative

Industries

• Higher Education

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