Senior Grants Officer

UQ College

Senior Grants Officer guiding University of Queensland researchers through complex national and international grant submissions. Advising on funding rules, compliance, reviews and pre-award strategy.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeToowong • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSenior💰 A$106,709 - A$116,198 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex grant processes, providing tailored advice on funding rules, and delivering high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines. Strong ability to mentor staff and improve operational workflows while fostering positive stakeholder relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant ManagementFunding Rules InterpretationStakeholder Relationship BuildingMentoring and CoachingProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Grant Application ReviewCompliance KnowledgePolicy Framework ApplicationDeadline ManagementService Delivery Optimization

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationSound JudgementTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Pre-Award ActivitiesOperational ExcellenceResearch PartnershipsWorkshop DeliveryPresentation Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end pre-award activities for complex national and international grant rounds
Plan timelines, coordinate inputs and manage competing priorities
Provide authoritative, practical and tailored advice on funding rules, eligibility, compliance and non-standard pre-award matters
Deliver application reviews, guidance materials, workshops, presentations and briefings
Build grant readiness across UQ
Mentor and support less experienced staff
Contribute to a positive team culture
Identify opportunities to improve systems, workflows and service delivery
Partner with researchers, faculties, institutes and central teams from planning through submission

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex funding rules, guidelines and policy frameworks
Experience coordinating competing priorities, managing deadlines and delivering high quality outcomes in a deadline driven environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to provide advice, deliver presentations and build trusted stakeholder relationships
Proven ability to exercise sound judgement and provide practical solutions on complex or non standard matters
Experience mentoring, coaching or leading others
Experience contributing to service improvement, process optimisation or operational excellence
Occasional travel to other UQ campuses
Additional working hours during peak periods
Leave restrictions during peak periods
Must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment
Employer sponsored work rights are not available
Resume and cover letter required
Pre-employment checks may include right-to-work verification, criminal history, gender-based violence matters, and other integrity and conduct checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 17% super
17.5% leave loading
Flexible and hybrid working options
Health and wellbeing programs
Heavily discounted Study for Staff program
Salary packaging
Career services, personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities
Accessibility support throughout the recruitment process
Equity, diversity and inclusion support