Senior Pre-Award Manager

16 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $115,645 - $129,654
Lead Grants Officer

The Pre-Award Management Team Lead will oversee a team of Grants Officers dedicated to supporting researchers in securing competitive research funding. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for managing daily operations, overseeing service delivery, and contributing to the strategic direction of the broader function.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a team of Grants Officers, providing guidance, coaching, and oversight to ensure high-quality pre-award services aligned with University priorities.
  • Coordinate support for grant rounds, staying informed on funding landscape developments and acting as the escalation point for complex applications.
  • Develop strong partnerships with researchers, academic leaders, and professional staff to deliver strategic, consistent, and responsive service.
  • Drive continuous improvement by streamlining processes, contributing to data-driven planning, and supporting strategic initiatives and reviews.

This position combines collaborative leadership, high-quality service delivery, and team development. It operates in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where a calm, well-structured approach, strong planning skills, and a positive, forward-looking mindset are key to success.

About You

We seek an experienced leader with a strong operational focus and a history of delivering high-quality, reliable services in complex settings. The ideal candidate will bring clarity, structure, and energy to their work and thrive as part of a collaborative leadership group.

Qualifications include:

  • A relevant degree with extensive experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience in technical or administrative fields.
  • Proven experience in research administration or management, including strategic advice, project coordination, reporting, and familiarity with the Australian research funding landscape.
  • Ability to lead, train, and develop staff, motivating teams to meet objectives aligned with university priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills and a strong track record in stakeholder engagement.
  • A proactive and organised approach to planning, service delivery, and process improvement.
  • Success in using data and continuous improvement strategies to enhance the efficiency of policies, processes, or systems.

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