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Manager, Major Initiatives

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Job Details

Full-time
$9 - $151,951 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Research
Analysis skills
Organisational skills
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Full Job Description

Role type: Full Time; Continuing
Department : Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 9 - $146,049 - $151,951 p.a. plus 17% super

Strategic leadership role in research funding / shape high-profile national and industry grant bids / lead a high-performing specialist team

Apply now to lead complex, mission-driven funding initiatives and help deliver transformative research impact at scale.

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity:
In this role, you will lead a specialist team to develop and deliver major, complex funding bids, including ARC Laureate, Centres of Excellence, ITRP, CRC-P and Australia’s Economic Accelerator schemes. You will partner closely with senior researchers and leaders to shape strategy, build a strong pipeline of opportunities, and drive continuous improvement in pre-award services and processes. You will gain broad exposure across the University and government, helping translate research excellence into real-world outcomes.

What you will deliver:

Lead the end-to-end coordination of major funding applications, from early concept shaping through to final submission.

Build and manage a high-quality pipeline of competitive bids by scanning opportunities and mobilising research teams.

Provide expert strategic funding advice to researchers and senior stakeholders, including on scheme requirements and bid positioning.

Drive process, system and service improvements, reporting and change adoption across stakeholder groups.

Lead, coach and develop the Major Initiatives team to deliver service excellence and a high-performance culture.

You may be a great fit if you:

Bring postgraduate qualifications and extensive experience coordinating major grants, business plans or project proposals in research settings.

Demonstrate deep understanding of research funding, knowledge and technology transfer, and university–industry collaboration dynamics.

Build strong networks and partnerships with academics, industry, government and other external stakeholders to advance major bids.

Lead teams confidently, providing clear expectations, coaching, feedback and performance management to lift capability.

Manage complex projects and competing priorities, applying strong strategic, analytical and organisational skills to deliver outcomes.

Champion change initiatives, planning and communicating process improvements and supporting stakeholders to adopt new ways of working.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

Build future financial security with 17% superannuation

Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team:
You will join Research, Innovation and Commercialisation, the University’s central hub for enabling research funding, translation and impact. Within this, the Innovation & Enterprise portfolio supports business development, commercialisation, enterprise partnerships and innovation precincts that connect research with real-world needs. You will be part of a collaborative, service-focused team that values big-picture thinking, continuous improvement and professional development, while working closely with leading researchers across all Academic Divisions.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb .

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process .

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected]

Application essentials:

Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.

You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

For queries related to this specific position, contact Marita Walmsley at [email protected]

For questions related to our recruitment process email Alessandro Storani at [email protected]

For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Sunday 19 July 2026 - 11:55 PM ; Melbourne time zone.

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