Awards Officer
This is a full-time fixed-term position through to April 2027 with salary in the range $97,268 - $104,348 (HEW 6), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.
Support the end to end post-award lifecycle for UQ's research grants through the accurate administration of grant agreements, project establishment, project variations, reporting requirements and compliance processes that enable research success.
Join a high performing team where your initiative and customer focused approach will ensure seamless compliance and proactive partnership management.
Based at our conveniently located Toowong High Street office (occasional travel to other UQ campuses will be required).
About This Opportunity
The Awards Officer plays a critical role in supporting UQ's post-award research funding function through the accurate administration, establishment and ongoing management of research grants. Working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, you will spend a significant portion of your day coordinating grant documentation, processing project establishment activities, managing project variations, monitoring reporting obligations and ensuring compliance with University and funding provider requirements. You will work closely with researchers, funding bodies and professional staff across UQ, balancing detailed administrative work with stakeholder engagement to enable successful research outcomes.
Key responsibilities will include:
Administer a high volume of post-award research funding activities, including project establishment, grant agreement processing, project variations and reporting requirements.
Review, prepare and coordinate research funding documentation, ensuring compliance with University policies, procedures and funding provider requirements.
Maintain accurate records, monitor project milestones and contractual obligations, and manage workflow tasks to support timely research activation and delivery.
Liaise with researchers, funding providers and internal stakeholders to resolve administrative and funding management issues and provide professional advice and support.
About You
You are a highly organised administrator who enjoys working in a detailed, process driven environment. You can manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy across large volumes of work, and build productive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience in research administration, grants administration, project administration, contract administration, compliance, governance or a related field. Previous experience in research grant administration or post-award research management will be highly regarded.
Demonstrated experience managing high volumes of documentation, workflows and administrative processes while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Experience reviewing, preparing and administering complex documents, with the ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and contractual requirements in a complex environment.
Strong organisational, analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, meet deadlines and identify practical solutions to funding management issues.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to provide professional, customer-focused support and build effective working relationships across a diverse organisation.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a visionary, inclusive and purposeful community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
You will be part of a connected network that is creating change together through global partnerships, interdisciplinary research and programs that address complex challenges.
Enjoy 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program and salary packaging.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a visionary, inclusive and purposeful community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Enjoy 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program 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 gender-based violence matters or other 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 and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support accessibility requirements throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-68626). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 28 September 2026.