PRIMARY DETAIL
• Salary Package: Base salary from $111,643 to $ 121,045 (HEW Level 7) plus 17% employer’s superannuation contribution and annual leave loading
• Appointment Type: Full time, continuing role
• Location: Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde; Hybrid
About the role
The Grant Development Advisor provides tailored advice and guidance to researchers to identify and apply for relevant competitive research funding schemes. The role has a broad responsibility that includes coordinating the submission of applications to externally-funded competitive research grant schemes, supports and coordinates internal EoI processes, and administers internal research funding schemes.
This role is perfect for someone looking to join a supportive, dynamic, and highly productive team and who seeks to grow their grant development skills in an encouraging environment.
Key Accountabilities
Provide expert advice and guidance to researchers on relevant competitive funding schemes (major, short notice and/or non-traditional) including timeframes, budgets, eligibility requirements and clarity of responsibilities, and promote and encourage research participation across the University.
In direct consultation with researchers and Grant Development managers, this role will coordinate, compile, review, and aid in delivering competitive and high-quality grant applications for external, competitively assessed funding schemes.
Coordinate the compliance and eligibility check process for external grant submission, including regularly updating the compliance and eligibility check lists according to updates/changes to various external funding schemes.
In conjunction with Director, Grants and Awards, coordinate the University’s management of internal research funding schemes, including coordination of internal assessment panels; updates to funding guidelines and coordination of documentation.
Contribute to regular/ongoing process improvement to ensure efficient and effective coordination of both internal and external research funding schemes.
Comply with relevant EEO and WHS regulations.
Perform any other duties as required and appropriate for this classification.
About Us
The Grant Development Team provides leadership and support for researchers and their collaborators in their planning, development, and submission of competitive research funding applications. Led by 4 Grant Development Managers and supported by 6 Grant Development Advisors and 2 Grant Development Administrators, this team is the hub of competitive research funding expertise at Macquarie University.
To Apply
Applicants MUST address the below selection criteria in a covering letter in no more than 2 pages. Applicants are encouraged to use the STAR method for responding to the below criteria. Failure to provide responses to these criteria will impact the shortlisting process. Responding to the criteria is an eligibility criterion for this role.
Selection Criteria
Knowledge of competitive research funding schemes, including a demonstrated ability to understand and interpret funding guidelines, eligibility criteria, and funding requirements of external agencies.
Demonstrated ability to listen and assess the needs of clients, and experience in providing constructive strategic feedback, advice, and recommendations to a diverse range of stakeholders in a research context.
Demonstrated high level of initiative and organisational skills including the ability to coordinate and constructively contribute to process improvement initiatives.
Extensive administrative experience in a research environment, including working with research systems, collecting, and analysing data, contributing to the drafting of internal reports and administration of internal funding including grant review panels.
Demonstrated experience engaging in process improvements with a view to ensure best outcomes for stakeholders.
Role-specific Enquiries: Erin Semon, Director, Research Grants & Awards, erin.semon@mq.edu.au
General Enquiries: Kate Williams, Talent Acquisition Consultant, k.williams@mq.edu.au.
Application Close Date: Sunday, 3 August, 11:59pm (AEST)
About Us
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.
Why work at Macquarie
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.
Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:
17% Superannuation
Subsidised onsite parking options
Flexible working options
Training and professional development
Onsite childcare facilities
Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
Onsite vacation care
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
03/08/2025 11:59 PM
Diversity and Inclusion
Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.
We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education.
Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore our Candidate Resource Hub.
