Senior Grants Manager

• Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)
• Full-time (100%), permanent position
• Base salary will be in the range $135, $143, % Superannuation (HEW Level 9)
• Based at our vibrant and picturesque St Lucia Campus

Are you passionate about enabling world-class research? Join the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) as a key player in shaping the future of scientific discovery.

As Senior Grants Manager, you'll be at the heart of AIBN's research engine—leading high-impact grants management and providing strategic support that directly fuels innovation and discovery. Your mission? To empower our research community by identifying competitive funding opportunities, guiding the development of compelling grant applications, and ensuring the sustainability of our core research programs.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead the grants function for the Institute, managing pre-award processes and coordinating high-quality funding submissions.
• Scout and share funding opportunities, ensuring researchers are equipped with timely, relevant information to stay ahead.
• Drive excellence in grant writing, developing resources, reviewing applications, and offering strategic advice to elevate success rates.
• Champion research performance, overseeing data collection and reporting to showcase AIBN's impact.
• Collaborate across the Institute and UQ, working closely with another Senior Grants Manager, the Institute Director, Deputy Director (Research), Executive, Operational and Research teams, and the UQ Research Office.

This is more than a support role—it's a strategic leadership opportunity to shape the research future of one of Australia's premier institutes.

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications in a related discipline and extensive experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated experience in a research management environment, with demonstrated skills in pre-award grants management and administration.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant competitive granting schemes, with experience in the preparation, review and editing of successful grant applications.
• A high level of oral and written communication skills, with an ability to engage with staff at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise responsibilities, work independently and as part of a team, and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or use of information management systems for strategic purposes, including the ability to assimilate information rapidly and strategically apply information to support institutional objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate relevant policies and procedures, and ensure compliance within the university governance and policy framework

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc. 

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Steph Jillett, Director, Institute Operations -

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close 3 November at 11.00pm AEST (R Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for November.