"Research Support Officer (Pre-Award)"

Full-Time, Continuing Appointment

Reference number: 167893316

About the position

As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience. 

• Join a prestigious institution with a long-standing tradition of academic excellence
• Engage in cutting-edge research projects with real-world impact
• Benefit from a supportive and responsive administrative team

Research Support Officer (Pre-Award)

Office of Research Services 

Full-time, Continuing Appointment

Position Reference No:167893316

Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including: 

• Free staff car parking
• 36.75 hour standard work week
• Access to flexible work/work from home arrangements#
• Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
• Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
• 17.5% of base salary leave loading
• Staff wellbeing program
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
• Study assistance for staff and dependents#
• Corporate health and finance discounts
• Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
• Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#

Bond University is seeking a Research Support Officer (Pre‑Award) to help strengthen the University’s research success. In this key role, you will support researchers in developing high‑quality, competitive and compliant external funding applications across major national schemes (NHMRC, ARC, MRFF) as well as industry, philanthropic and international programs.

Reporting to the Director of Research Services, you’ll join a collaborative and researcher‑focused team. You’ll be providing expert pre‑award advice and helping to streamline and enhance processes that support research excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end pre‑award support, including identifying opportunities, interpreting guidelines, preparing budgets, reviewing compliance and coordinating submissions.
• Strengthen the competitiveness of grant applications through strategic and editorial feedback and coordinate internal review processes.
• Manage a portfolio of funding programs, ensuring timely, compliant submissions and effective workflow across multiple deadlines.
• Build strong, professional relationships with researchers, Faculties, Institutes and external funding bodies, while contributing to continuous improvement in research systems, processes and capability-building.

About the person

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Degree qualifications and demonstrated experience in pre‑award research administration, including funding identification, guideline interpretation, budgeting, and compliant submissions.
• Strong ability to interpret complex funding rules and ensure applications meet all eligibility, policy and compliance requirements.
• Excellent editorial, analytical and organisational skills to strengthen proposal quality, coordinate reviews, and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with researchers, internal teams and external funding bodies.
• Experience contributing to process improvement, workflow optimisation and researcher capability‑building (e.g., training or workshops).
• A commitment to quality assurance, cultural awareness and WHS responsibilities. The successful applicant must provide a certified qualification before commencing.

Salary details

The salary for the position commences at $96,222.23 per annum, plus 12% superannuation. 

Additional information

Position-related enquiries can be directed to Lesley Hogan, Acting Director on lhogan@bond.edu.au

 or 07 5595 5208

Application and submission details

Position-related enquiries can be directed to Lesley Hogan, Acting Director on lhogan@bond.edu.au

 or 07 5595 5208

How to Apply for this Position

For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria

Click Apply Now and Create New Account to get started. You can:

• Upload your Resume – your account will be created automatically, or
• Manually enter your details to set up your account.

Please ensure your application includes:

• A current resume
• A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description above

For current Bond University staff, apply directly via HR Connect, log in with staff credentials, from the Home dashboard select Careers, select the role and apply.

If you require any assistance with your application submission, please visit Applying for jobs at Bond.

Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 22 March 2026.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty.

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality, inclusiveness and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University. 

Please advise the Talent Acquisition Team if you require any reasonable accommodations to assist you at anytime during the recruitment process. 

For more information, visit Supporting diversity at Bond | Bond University | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia