Awards Officer

Description:

• Research Office

• Full-time, permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $91,658- $98,330+ 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)

• Based at our St. Lucia Campus

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in supporting world-class research at one of Australia’s leading universities? As an Awards Officer , you will be at the heart of UQ’s research operations, ensuring the smooth acceptance, establishment, and management of competitive grants. This is your chance to make a real impact by facilitating groundbreaking research projects that tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

In this dynamic role, you’ll collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders—researchers, funding providers, and professional colleagues—delivering expert advice and seamless post-award services. From preparing and reviewing grant agreements to managing project variations and ensuring compliance, your contributions will directly support UQ’s reputation for research excellence.

If you’re an enthusiastic professional with an interest in research administration and a dedication to delivering great service, join us in supporting UQ’s research and its global impact.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Facilitate the acceptance, establishment, and management of research grants, ensuring compliance with funding provider and UQ policies.

• Deliver timely and accurate advice to researchers on grant agreements, project variations, and reporting requirements.

• Build strong working relationships with funding providers, internal teams, and faculty staff to support effective research funding management.

• Review and execute grant agreements, assist with project variations, and address research funding issues promptly and efficiently.

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• On campus childcare options

• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)

• Salary packaging options

• Relevant qualifications or experience in administration, program, or project management, with a preference for experience in research grant support.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and administering documents, and interpreting policies and procedures in a complex environment.

• Demonstrated experience in delivering quality, customer-focused services under tight deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Advanced computer literacy and experience with business management software and its applications.

The successful candidates may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and a criminal check.

Work Rights:

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Charlotte Petit at c.petit@uq.edu.au For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section

• Resume

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close 2 June 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-51358). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Monday the 9th of June 2025.