Senior Manager, Pre-Award

Senior Manager, Pre-AwardApply locations St Lucia Campus time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-46620Research InfrastructureFull-time, permanent positionBase salary will be in the range $132,647 - $140,276 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9)Based at our St.
Lucia LocationAbout This OpportunityAre you ready to take on a leadership role and shape the future of UQ's research funding? As Senior Manager, Pre-Award, you will drive process improvements, elevate service delivery, and provide strategic support for major funding bids, ensuring UQ's continued research excellence.In this influential role, you will lead a dynamic team dedicated to securing competitive funding, collaborating with stakeholders to position UQ for success on the global stage.
Your leadership will enable the team to deliver exceptional support, implement innovative solutions, and continually enhance service standards.This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing team, streamline research funding processes, and make a lasting impact on groundbreaking initiatives at UQ.Key responsibilities will include:
Provide leadership, training, mentoring and support to the Pre-Award team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.Manage the submission of competitive funding applications, ensuring compliance with university policies and funding body requirements while maintaining data integrity.Collaborate with the Major Initiatives team to develop and curate programmatic grant opportunities, enhancing UQ's strategic positioning in the research funding landscape.Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging feedback and benchmarking to optimise workflows and deliver exceptional support to researchers and stakeholders.About YouExtensive experience in pre-award grants support, including crafting, editing, and critiquing proposals, and delivering workshops, seminars and writing guides.Comprehensive knowledge of the Australian higher education sector, its funding opportunities, and the international research funding landscape.Proven ability to manage and lead a team in a service-orientated, customer focused environment.Demonstrated expertise in improving workflows, enhancing service delivery, and implementing innovative solutions.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage projects and meet multiple competing deadlines.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and provide expert advice to diverse stakeholders.The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and a criminal check.Work Rights:
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Questions?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Madonna Devaney | Associate Director, Major Initiatives at m.devaney@uq.edu.au.
For application queries, please contact *** stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' sectionResumeOther InformationUQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory.
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Reach out to *** for accessibility support or adjustments.Applications close Friday, 17 January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-46620).
Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday the 23rd of January 2025.Welcome to the University of Queensland (UQ) Careers Page!Acknowledgment of Country:
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