Research Funding Officer

Location: 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556

Category: Administration / Admin Support

Level: L7 $105,843 - $115,703 +17% super

Department: Office of Research

Employment Type: Full-Time, ongoing

Work Location: Office of Research | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie

Salary: Level 7, $105,843 - $115,703 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

Hours: Full-time (36.25 hours per week), ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

Join the Office of Research at UniSC and play a pivotal role in strengthening the University’s externally funded research portfolio. You will work closely with researchers, senior leaders and external partners to identify funding opportunities, shape competitive proposals and support the full research lifecycle from pre‑award through to post‑award delivery.

This role is central to UniSC’s research growth strategy. You will combine strategic insight with hands‑on expertise, supporting major funding submissions, enabling research partnerships, and helping researchers translate ideas into funded, high‑impact projects that make a real difference.

For more information, please visit us online: Office of Research

You will

• Advise and partner with researchers to identify, shape and submit competitive external funding applications, including major Category 1 schemes;
• Lead end‑to‑end grant submission processes, ensuring quality assurance, compliance and risk management;
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to support proposal development, budgeting and contract handover;
• Provide post‑award non‑financial support, including variations, reporting and milestone management; and
• Analyse funding trends and maintain accurate research funding data to inform strategic decision‑making.

About you

You are an experienced research development or research management professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment. You bring sound judgement, exceptional organisational skills and a genuine commitment to supporting researchers to succeed. Confident working across multiple projects, you balance strategic thinking with attention to detail and enjoy building trusted relationships across a diverse stakeholder group.

You will possess:

• Strong communication and organisational skills including the ability to control and coordinate multiple complex projects;
• A proven ability to work collaboratively and independently with both internal and external stakeholders;
• Well-developed writing, editing and budgeting skills, including the ability to write/review coherent and persuasive proposals;
• Ability to engage in a range of approaches to generate solutions, seeking organisational input and advice to apply innovative solutions;
• Strong capacity to function as part of a team, including supporting other team members on a project-by-project basis;
• Commitment to the provision of quality service, with demonstrated ability to provide user friendly, responsive client service; and
• High level of digital literacy.

Desirable

• Previous Research Management and Information Systems experience e.g., Research Master, is highly desirable.
• Experience in University research administration with a sound knowledge of research policies and procedures.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description: 494358_ Research Funding Officer.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 21 June 2026.

Your completed application must include: a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Shoshannah Beck

Manager, Research Funding – Office of Research

Email: sbeck1@usc.edu.au

Phone: 07 5456 5169