The Opportunity
Join the Faculty of Engineering as a Senior Research Development Coordinator and play a pivotal role in advancing world-class research. Working closely with academic staff, you will provide expert guidance and support in the development, preparation and submission of competitive research funding applications, helping researchers secure funding that drives innovation and impact.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and collaborative professional with experience in research administration and grant development. You will identify funding opportunities, coordinate major grant initiatives, support research management systems, and build strong relationships across the Faculty and University to deliver exceptional research support services.
As a trusted advisor within a dynamic research environment, you will contribute to the Faculty's strategic research goals, promote research excellence, and help shape the future of engineering research. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about supporting researchers to achieve funding success, we encourage you to apply.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [email protected] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Reeta Kumar, Research Services Manager , +61 3 (9902 4216)
Position Description: Senior Research Development Coordinator
Applications Close: Thursday, 2nd July at 11:55pm AEST
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