"Principal Research Development Coordinator"

Job Description:

• Faculty of Business, Economics & Law (BEL)
• Full-time, 100%, Fixed-term position through to 31 July 2026
• Base salary will be in the range $102,565.37 – $111,686.39 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
• Based at our vibrant St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

Are you ready to help shape the future of research and partnerships at one of Australia’s leading universities?

As the Principal Research Development Coordinator, you’ll be the strategic partner and trusted advisor to researchers across the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL). Working closely with the Associate Dean (Research), Faculty Research Manager, and school-based research leaders, you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing research development activities and driving external funding success.

You’ll provide expert guidance on funding opportunities, review and refine grant applications, coordinate training and development initiatives, and contribute to the Faculty’s research strategy. This is your opportunity to influence research outcomes that shape policy, business, and society.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Advising researchers on funding schemes, eligibility, and compliance.
• Reviewing and enhancing the quality and competitiveness of grant applications.
• Supporting internal and external grant processes, including budgeting and submission systems.
• Coordinating research development events and training.
• Managing research performance data and reporting systems

About UQ

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 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
• UQ Study for Staff
• On-campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

• An undergraduate degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience in research development, research administration or business management environment; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Knowledge and experience of research funding policies and procedures in the higher education sector.
• Excellent written communication skills and effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated high-level analytical skills (including interpreting complex guidelines and procedures) and excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the use of a wide range of computer applications in a network environment (particularly Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot).
• Demonstrated experience in the development of strong external and internal relationships
• Ability to maintain integrity, diplomacy, sensitivity and confidentiality in communications with a wide range of client groups.
• Ability to work both independently and within a flexible team environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise own workload and exercise initiative and judgement as appropriate, and work in a flexible and dynamic environment with competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to upholding the University’s values, and with the outstanding personal qualities of openness, respectfulness and integrity.
• Desirable: Demonstrated experience reviewing research grant applications. Postgraduate degree.

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.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Martie-Louise Verreynne at adresearch@bel.uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

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

Other Information

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 Sunday 14 September 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-55503). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 18 September 2025. Posted: 02/09/2025