Senior Research Development Officer

Full-time fixed term until 19th July 2029
Opportunity to work across a diverse range of schemes and initiatives in Health and Medical Research Funding
Base Salary $131,108 - $147,858 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Pipeline and Pre-Award team within the Office of DVC Research is looking for a Senior Research Development Officer to play a key role in supporting research funding performance at the University.
In this role, you will provide strategic advice to researchers to develop high quality, successful research grant applications, and deliver local research development activities in partnership with Faculties and Schools.
You will have the opportunity to support the continuous improvements for service delivery and contribute to drafting and reviewing policy and procedural documents and operational protocols across multiple areas of DVC Research.
Reporting to the Research Development Manager (Health and Medical), your key responsibilities will be to:
provide strategic advice to help researchers secure competitive research funding and build research reputation
support the development of systematic mechanisms for identification of research opportunities
manage the provision of research development services provided by the Pipeline and Pre-Award Team
manage key stakeholder relationships, research development activities, and communications
support a positive team culture for research development, together with Faculties across the University
ensure Work Health and Safety requirements are met.
About you
tertiary qualification in a related research field or equivalent working experience
demonstrated ability to provide sound strategic research development advice and support to researchers
excellent analytical, strategic and critical thinking skills with demonstrated experience in evaluating complex problems/information to make sound judgments
knowledge, experience and appreciation of health and medical research and the research sector broadly
excellent stakeholder engagement within the university, research or government sectors
experience and commitment to operating as part of a high performing collaborative team
excellent time management skills with the ability to pivot focus when needed
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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How to apply
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Applications Close
Sunday 11 October 2026 11:59 PM