Senior Awards Officer
- The University of Queensland
- Australia, QLD
- Jun 10, 2026
Job Description:
Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to June 2027.
Step into a high performing, collaborative team where you will mentor team members, drive process improvements, and directly enable impactful global research outcomes.
Base salary will be in the range $104,616 - $113,920 + 17% super (HEW Level 7).
Based at our UQ Toowong office, with occasional travel to other UQ campuses.
About This Opportunity
The Research Office plays a pivotal and strategic role in enhancing UQ’s research performance and global profile by partnering with Faculties, researchers and professional teams to secure diverse research funding and support world class discovery. As a Senior Awards Officer, you will operate as a trusted subject matter expert within the Awards team, delivering high quality advisory and administrative services across complex research funding matters. This is an influential and collaborative role where your expertise will contribute to enabling impactful research outcomes across the university.
Key responsibilities will include:
Providing expert advice and managing complex award and research funding matters in line with University policy and best practice.
Supporting the establishment and administration of research grants, ensuring compliance and high-quality service delivery.
Mentoring and guiding team members, fostering capability and a strong client focused culture.
Contributing to process improvement, policy development and cross functional projects to enhance service excellence.
Please note restricted leave periods, intercampus travel and work outside standard hours during peak periods may be required.
About You
Relevant degree qualification with subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Demonstrated expertise in research administration and funding management, with the ability to interpret policy and provide advice on complex matters.
Proven experience mentoring or supporting team members while delivering high quality, client focused services.
Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritise work, solve complex problems and collaborate effectively across stakeholders.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside visionary and inquisitive minds from across the globe, united by a shared purpose to create meaningful change. At UQ, we are ambitious, collaborative and committed to excellence, providing an environment where your expertise contributes to outcomes that matter.
Join a community where contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available. The broader benefits of joining UQ are extensive, including 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on campus childcare and salary packaging.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Cristina at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We’re dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential. We’re also happy to support accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.
Applications close 21 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65626). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 29 June 2026.
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Job Description:
Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to June 2027.
Step into a high performing, collaborative team where you will mentor team members, drive process improvements, and directly enable impactful global research outcomes.
Base salary will be in the range $104,616 - $113,920 + 17% super (HEW Level 7).
Based at our UQ Toowong office, with occasional travel to other UQ campuses.
About This Opportunity
The Research Office plays a pivotal and strategic role in enhancing UQ’s research performance and global profile by partnering with Faculties, researchers and professional teams to secure diverse research funding and support world class discovery. As a Senior Awards Officer, you will operate as a trusted subject matter expert within the Awards team, delivering high quality advisory and administrative services across complex research funding matters. This is an influential and collaborative role where your expertise will contribute to enabling impactful research outcomes across the university.
Key responsibilities will include:
Providing expert advice and managing complex award and research funding matters in line with University policy and best practice.
Supporting the establishment and administration of research grants, ensuring compliance and high-quality service delivery.
Mentoring and guiding team members, fostering capability and a strong client focused culture.
Contributing to process improvement, policy development and cross functional projects to enhance service excellence.
Please note restricted leave periods, intercampus travel and work outside standard hours during peak periods may be required.
About You
Relevant degree qualification with subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Demonstrated expertise in research administration and funding management, with the ability to interpret policy and provide advice on complex matters.
Proven experience mentoring or supporting team members while delivering high quality, client focused services.
Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritise work, solve complex problems and collaborate effectively across stakeholders.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside visionary and inquisitive minds from across the globe, united by a shared purpose to create meaningful change. At UQ, we are ambitious, collaborative and committed to excellence, providing an environment where your expertise contributes to outcomes that matter.
Join a community where contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available. The broader benefits of joining UQ are extensive, including 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on campus childcare and salary packaging.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Cristina at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We’re dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential. We’re also happy to support accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.
Applications close 21 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65626). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 29 June 2026.
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