Manager, Research Grants (Nhmrc/Mrff Portfolio)

About the Role
Come join Swinburne Research in an exciting leadership role that shapes the future of health and medical research funding. As Manager, Research Grants, you’ll oversee the full lifecycle of NHMRC and MRFF grants, guiding researchers through complex funding landscapes and ensuring seamless pre- and post-award administration.

In this dynamic position, you’ll collaborate across teams, drive process improvements, and support strategic initiatives that enhance research outcomes. This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing team, influence national research agendas, and contribute to Swinburne’s commitment to innovation and excellence.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Demonstrated experience in reviewing, advising on and assisting in the development of research funding applications, preferably for NHMRC and/or MRFF funding opportunities and Category One grants.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality advice on post-award grant issues, including the interpretation and review of complex documentation such as funding guidelines and agreements, and the accurate interpretation and application of policies, procedures and guidelines, preferably for NHMRC and/or MRFF grant awards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to draft correspondence, reports, guidelines and information guides, and convey complex information or strategic advice to a high level of clarity.
• An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a variety of key stakeholders including external funding bodies, researchers and research leadership.
• High level of competency in the use of standard office packages. Expertise in record maintenance and database management including the ability to develop meaningful reports and articulate new database requirements.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au

Applications Close: Sunday 13th July 2025 at 11:00pm.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

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