Research Support Manager
- Thompson Institute | Thompson Institute, Birtinya or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
- Level 8, $115,240 - $130,514 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Part-time (60% FTE / 21.75 hours per week), fixed-term appointment for 2 years
The Opportunity
In this dynamic role, you’ll boost the Institute’s research performance and profile by partnering with researchers, teams, and leaders to secure competitive national and international funding. You'll play a key role in diversifying income streams and enabling outstanding research outcomes, working hands-on with researchers to craft compelling grant applications and offering strategic guidance to sharpen their grantsmanship and maximise success.
For more information, please visit us online: Thompson Institute
You will
- Increase the Thomson Institute’s research performance and profile, both nationally and internationally;
- Identify strategically aligned research funding opportunities and partner with researchers, research teams, senior leaders and professional service teams, to leverage these opportunities;
- Build awareness, skill, knowledge and confidence in the TI’s research cohort of the key criteria required to increase successful research grant funding outcomes; and
- Facilitate excellent research outcomes by delivering researcher development strategies.
About you
You're highly organised and thrive in fast-paced environments, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines with ease. Your strong conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills enable you to tackle challenges with confidence and clarity. Whether working independently or collaboratively across diverse teams, you’re focused on achieving successful, high-quality outcomes and contributing positively to shared goals.
You will possess:
- Completion of a relevant postgraduate qualification or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training, and experience;
- Proven experience in identifying, attracting and administering national and international competitive research funding opportunities;
- Extensive experience in grant proposal development, writing and editing across the diversity of funding sources through government, industry and philanthropy;
- Skilled in the development and delivery of development strategies for researchers to deliver successful research outcomes; and
- Knowledge of financial considerations for budget preparation aligned to research funding applications.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position Description: 
493273 - Research Support Manager.pdf
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC
Applications for this position close midnight, Monday, 9 June 2025.
Your completed application must include:
- a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Professor Alain Brunet
Director, Thompson Institute
Phone: 07 5456 5385
Email: TI_Director@usc.edu.au
We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.
We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.
Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. In 2023 we recorded the biggest improvement in Australia for research quality, moving up more than 331 places in the world rank.
We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve local and global challenges.
Our Culture & Benefits:
- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
