"Manager - Research Grants (Health and Medical)"

Role type:

Full Time; Continuing

Department:

Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)

Salary:

UOM 9 - $146,049.00 - $151,951.00 p.a. plus 17% Super

• Enhance external research funding / Collaborate with leading research institutes/ Drive service excellence and innovation
• Apply now to lead strategic research grants initiatives, fostering collaboration and driving funding growth at the University of Melbourne.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne

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Your next career opportunity

As the Manager - Research Grants (Health and Medical), you'll play a pivotal role in increasing the level and diversity of external research funding for the University of Melbourne. You will have the opportunity to partner and collaborate within the research sector, providing operational support for grant applications to major funding bodies like the National Health and Medical Research Council, MRFF and other Australian health and medical research funders. Leading a team, you will oversee workflow, relationship management, and provide specialist advice on research grants and contract management, directly contributing to the University's research excellence.

Your responsibilities will include

• Manage Pre-Award Planning: Collaborating with Faculties and external funding agencies, oversee the review, submission, and acceptance of grants.
• Lead Grant Support Initiatives: Work closely with Chancellery, Faculties, post-award grants, contracts, and finance teams to ensure seamless grant support across all schemes.
• Build Strategic Relationships: Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including major research universities and funding agencies.
• Provide Expert Advice: Offer high-level advice on funders and compliance to senior management, contributing to strategic decision-making.

You may be a great fit if

You are a passionate leader with a strong focus on supporting research and continuous improvement, possessing expert knowledge in research grant funding and proven experience in managing complex service-oriented programs in large research organisations.

You may also

• Have a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline with extensive experience in research grants administration.
• Possess outstanding problem-solving and judgement skills within a multidisciplinary university environment.
• Exhibit strong planning and organisation skills with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Have the ability to develop extensive relationships and influence key outcomes in a complex matrix structures

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)

Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding, and government agencies.

Working at the University – what you need to know

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• Response to select key selection criteria number 2, 3 and 4

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alessandro Storani via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

Applications close: 22 February 2026 at 11:55pm (AEDT)