"Research Partnerships Coordinator"

Role type:

Full Time; Continuing

Faculty:

Faculty of Science

Department/ School:

Research Office

Salary:

UOM 6: $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super

• Support research excellence by coordinating and supporting pre-award development of grants, contracts, and partnerships.
• Collaborate with leading researchers and external partners to drive globally recognised science initiatives.
• 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 a Research Partnerships Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in supporting and enhancing research activities within the Faculty of Science. You will provide expert advice on research costing and pricing, facilitate approvals, and contribute to initiatives that increase research engagement and income. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with academic and professional staff, ensuring compliance and driving strategic research goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide Authoritative Advice: Offer guidance on research grant costing and pricing, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external sponsor requirements.
• Coordinate Research Processes: Manage faculty-level processes related to research infrastructure funding and support research metrics analysis.
• Build Effective Relationships: Develop strong connections with academic and professional staff, becoming a trusted point of contact.
• Support Operational Strategies: Lead the coordination of events, seminars, and workshops to enhance research quality and impact.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced professional with a background in research, and will bring a problem-solving mindset, working collaboratively as a supportive team player who thrives in academic environments, skilled at managing stakeholder relationships and driving continuous improvement, with a strong focus on service excellence and attention to detail.

You may also:

• Have a tertiary degree or equivalent experience in research administration.
• Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information succinctly.
• Demonstrate strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Be experienced in managing stakeholders and working collaboratively across boundaries.
• Have knowledge of university research systems and experience in training and event coordination.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

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 fulfillment, 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 – Faculty of Science

Science at Melbourne is a global leader across discovery and applied scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.

We are committed to the values of curiosity, excellence, impact and integrity. With deep disciplinary knowledge our faculty is uniquely positioned to take a globally leading role in understanding, exploring and shaping our world and humanity, within a truly comprehensive Faculty of Science.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!

If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Oliver Bukasa hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: 10 December 2025 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-005909 - Research Partnerships Coordinator - PD.pdf