Senior Awards Officer

About This Opportunity

The Research Office plays a pivotal and strategic role in enhancing UQ’s research performance and global profile by partnering with Faculties, researchers and professional teams to secure diverse research funding and support world class discovery. As a Senior Awards Officer, you will operate as a trusted subject matter expert within the Awards team, delivering high quality advisory and administrative services across complex research funding matters. This is an influential and collaborative role where your expertise will contribute to enabling impactful research outcomes across the university.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert advice and managing complex award and research funding matters in line with University policy and best practice.
• Supporting the establishment and administration of research grants, ensuring compliance and high-quality service delivery.
• Mentoring and guiding team members, fostering capability and a strong client focused culture.
• Contributing to process improvement, policy development and cross functional projects to enhance service excellence.

Please note restricted leave periods, intercampus travel and work outside standard hours during peak periods may be required.

About You

• Relevant degree qualification with subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in research administration and funding management, with the ability to interpret policy and provide advice on complex matters.
• Proven experience mentoring or supporting team members while delivering high quality, client focused services.
• Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritise work, solve complex problems and collaborate effectively across stakeholders.