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Flexible location (Melbourne or Geelong) + hybrid work arrangements
Full-time and continuing
Benefits for working with us
At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you'll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.
As a Senior Officer, Research Tenders, you will:
Plan and oversee the application, submission, central administration and management of competitive tenders and grants awards.
Collaborate and support Faculties/Institutes and research teams to develop competitive tender or grant application by providing guidance on proposal writing, formatting and adherence to funding agency requirements.
Review and provide feedback on tender and grant proposals to ensure clarity, accuracy and compliance with grant award guidelines.
Assist in the administration of awarded tenders and grants, including progress updates and reporting.
Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the university's tenders and grant application and administration processes by staying up to dateon trends and best practices in research funding, tender and grant writing, and tender and grant management.
To be successful, you'll have:
A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or
An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Demonstrated experience working in a busy, complex, administrative environment as part of a hardworking and collaborative team.
Experience interpreting policies, guidelines and procedures, reviewing and editing documentation against eligibility requirements and providing clear, concise advice or constructive feedback to clients.
Experience in the use of research or other comparable databases and a high level of competence in using standard office computing applications.
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Ciara Boyd (Executive Director, Research Funding Services ) on
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Senior Officer Research Tenders - HEW 6_PD (2).pdf
Applications for this position close on Tuesday 9 September, 11.55pm.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
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