Overview:

• Full-time, Continuing position
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
• Lead a dedicated team in a critical role that drives the success of research funding at RMIT University

About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager, Research Proposals and Awards Management to lead a team dedicated to providing expert guidance and support to researchers throughout the award development and management process. This key leadership role involves overseeing two critical units: Research Proposals and Awards Management. The Research Proposals team supports researchers in identifying funding opportunities and developing competitive proposals, while the Awards Management team ensures efficient post-award support, assisting researchers in meeting obligations to sponsors and partners.

About You

• Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams in a service-oriented research environment.
• Substantial experience managing competitive research grants and proposals, with a strong focus on pre- and post-award processes.
• Expert knowledge of research funding, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• A demonstrated history of implementing innovative strategies that improve research proposal quality, metrics and processes.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build relationships and communicate complex information effectively.
• Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Research & Innovation Portfolio
RMIT’s Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world. The portfolio has an engaged, energetic, talented and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes. With a global presence, community and industry connections, we support cutting-edge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities. The Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers and graduate researchers with research partnerships, grants and research contracts, funding opportunities, capability development, research training, ethics and integrity, intellectual property, commercialisation, internships, communication and profiles.
Find out more about research and innovation at RMIT University and the Research and Innovation Portfolio at:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/research/
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Daniela Amato via email
daniela.amato@rmit.edu.au
Position Description - Senior Manager, Research Proposals and Awards Management
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Applications Close:
22 Apr 2025 11.59 pm
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
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