About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is seeking a senior, strategic Research Development Manager (Collective Excellence Major Initiatives) to support the development and delivery of major competitive research initiatives aligned to the University's Collective Excellence Areas for Acceleration.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Major Initiatives, this role sits within the Pipeline and Pre Award team and plays a critical role in identifying large scale funding opportunities and supporting senior researchers and research leaders to deliver high quality, competitive research proposals with national and international impact.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

work closely with senior researchers, research leaders and internal stakeholders to support major research initiatives
identify, analyse and target major competitive funding opportunities aligned to institutional research priorities
lead and coordinate end to end research development support for large scale, complex funding applications
provide high level strategic advice on proposal positioning, design and competitiveness
coordinate inputs and support across the research portfolio to deliver high quality applications
build and maintain strong relationships with external partners and funding bodies.

About you

extensive experience in research development within a higher education or research intensive environment
strong knowledge of the Australian research funding landscape and major competitive grant schemes
proven experience supporting large scale, complex grant or centre level applications
advanced capability in strategy development, analysis and program delivery
the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and exercise sound strategic judgement
postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

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

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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.

Research Development Manager (Collective Excellence Major Initiatives)

University of Sydney

Sydney NSW, Australia