Grant Development Advisor

PRIMARY DETAIL
- Salary Package: Base salary from $111,643 to $ 121,045 (HEW Level 7) plus 17% employer’s superannuation contribution and annual leave loading
- Appointment Type: Full time, continuing role
- Location: Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde; Hybrid

About the role

This role is perfect for someone looking to join a supportive, dynamic, and highly productive team and who seeks to grow their grant development skills in an encouraging environment.

Key Accountabilities- Provide expert advice and guidance to researchers on relevant competitive funding schemes (major, short notice and/or non-traditional) including timeframes, budgets, eligibility requirements and clarity of responsibilities, and promote and encourage research participation across the University.-
- Coordinate the compliance and eligibility check process for external grant submission, including regularly updating the compliance and eligibility check lists according to updates/changes to various external funding schemes.- In conjunction with Director, Grants and Awards, coordinate the University’s management of internal research funding schemes, including coordination of internal assessment panels; updates to funding guidelines and coordination of documentation.- Contribute to regular/ongoing process improvement to ensure efficient and effective coordination of both internal and external research funding schemes.- Comply with relevant EEO and WHS regulations.- Perform any other duties as required and appropriate for this classification.

About Us

To Apply

Applicants MUST address the below selection criteria in a covering letter in no more than 2 pages. Applicants are encouraged to use the STAR method for responding to the below criteria. Failure to provide responses to these criteria will impact the shortlisting process. Responding to the criteria is an eligibility criterion for this role.

Selection Criteria- Knowledge of competitive research funding schemes, including a demonstrated ability to understand and interpret funding guidelines, eligibility criteria, and funding requirements of external agencies.- Demonstrated ability to listen and assess the needs of clients, and experience in providing constructive strategic feedback, advice, and recommendations to a diverse range of stakeholders in a research context.- Demonstrated high level of initiative and organisational skills including the ability to coordinate and constructively contribute to process improvement initiatives.- Extensive administrative experience in a research environment, including working with research systems, collecting, and analysing data, contributing to the drafting of internal reports and administration of internal funding including grant review panels.- Demonstrated experience engaging in process improvements with a view to ensure best outcomes for stakeholders.

Role-specific Enquiries: Erin Semon, Director, Research Grants & Awards,

General Enquiries: Kate Williams, Talent Acquisition Consultant,


Application Close Date: Sunday, 3 August, 11:59pm (AEST)

About Us

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.

Why work at Macquarie

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.

Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:
- 17% Superannuation- Subsidised onsite parking options- Flexible working options- Training and professional development- Onsite childcare facilities- Discounted health insurance (Medibank)- Onsite vacation care- Employee Assistance Program- Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre- Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics

Applications Close:
03/08/2025 11:59 PM

Diversity and Inclusion
- Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.
- We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion.
- Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their perso