Coordinator - Research Grants

CQUniversity

Cairns

Description

  • Continuing, Full-Time
  • Office of Research
  • CQUniversity Adelaide, Cairns, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney or Townsville
  • Higher Education Worker Level 8
  • Total Remuneration $139,486 to $154,893 pa (including salary of $117,868 to $130,887 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

CQUniversity’s Office of Research is seeking a strategic leader to oversee the University’s research grants function, supporting academic staff to secure competitive funding and ensuring compliance with funding agreements and research contracts.

In this role, you will lead and develop a high performing grants team, providing expert advice across grant applications, research contracts and post award administration. You will also negotiate research contracts and work closely with funding bodies, partner organisations and researchers to support successful research outcomes.

You’ll contribute to growing research income by identifying funding opportunities, supporting researcher capability through training and development, and improving grant processes and reporting. The role also includes contributing to research policy development, maintaining accurate grant records in Research Master, and ensuring web content and internal processes remain current and compliant.

This is an opportunity for a collaborative leader with strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills to make a significant contribution to CQUniversity’s research success.

Be Rewarded

  • 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
  • 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at Christmas and New Year closure)
  • 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
  • 7.25 hours engaged service leave
  • Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
  • Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

  • Extensive experience in research grants management, including application support, contract negotiation, contract management, post-award administration and compliance within a complex organisation.
  • Proven experience in leading and managing teams, including performance management, workload allocation, capability development and fostering a service-oriented culture.
  • Demonstrated experience in change management, continuous quality improvement and implementing process, system and reporting improvements to enhance efficiency, governance and service delivery.
  • Highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with researchers, senior leaders, funding bodies and external partners.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and risk management skills, with the ability to resolve complex issues and support sound decision-making.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of research funding policies, compliance requirements, budgets, contracts and governance obligations.
  • Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience (Desirable).

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 28 June 2026

Job Requisition ID: 7373

Contact Details:

Jessica Suna

[email protected]

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position.

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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