Senior Officer, Research Tenders and Major Initiatives

Job no: 576615
Work type: Full-time
Location: Melbourne - Burwood
Categories: Administration

• Flexible location (Melbourne or Geelong) + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing

Benefits for working with us

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you'll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

As a Senior Officer, Research Major Initiatives you will:

• Play a key role in supporting high-impact major research initiatives, overseeing the application, submission, central administration and management of large-scale grants
• Collaborate and support Faculties and Institutes and research teams to develop competitive major grant applications by providing strategic guidance on all aspects of an application, including proposal development, costing and compliance
• Review and provide feedback on major grant proposals to ensure clarity, accuracy and compliance with grant award guidelines.
• Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the university's major research initiatives processes by staying up to date on trends and best practices in research funding, proposal development 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 Ciara Boyd, ciara.boyd@deakin.edu.au

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

Applications for this position close on 9 September 11.55pm.

Advertised: 01 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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.

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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