Job Description

The Opportunities

• Two full-time (35 hrs week) roles: | 1 x Permanent and 1 x 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract
• Level 6 salary from $103,866 + 17% super | Level 7 salary from $113,926 + 17% super
• Flexible hybrid working and optional 9-day fortnight

Research Grants and Contracts (RGC), within the Division of Research & Enterprise, provides expert research management services that enable impactful research across UNSW. The RGC Post Award team manages more than $450 million in research income annually across approximately 6,000 active research projects, supporting academics and researchers from agreement execution through to project completion.

About the Roles

As a Grants Officer – Post Award, you will deliver high-quality research funding management services across all post-award functions. You’ll work closely with academics, research support staff and finance teams to ensure research grants and contract research projects are managed effectively, compliantly, and in line with sponsor requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage post-award research activities
• Provide advice on funding rules, policies and procedures
• Monitor sponsor reporting and compliance obligations
• Identify and resolve grant management issues and risks proactively
• Contribute to continuous improvement and quality assurance initiatives

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We are a large organisation with a diverse and highly talented community doing extraordinary work. We are driven to be thoughtful, practical and purposeful in all we do, and this collective approach is what gives our work impact. It is also why UNSW is consistently ranked among the world’s top 20 universities in the QS World University Rankings and is a proud member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you’re seeking a career where you can thrive, be challenged and contribute to meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements
• Affordable on-campus parking

About You

Level 6

You will bring

• Experience in administration, grants management or project support
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• The ability to interpret policies and procedures
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Level 7

In addition to the above, you can demonstrate:

• Significant experience in research funding or complex grants management
• The ability to manage complex grant matters independently
• Experience providing specialist advice on funding compliance and policy interpretation
• The capability to mentor and support colleagues

Appointments may be made at either Level 6 or Level 7 depending on skills and experience.

To Apply: Please submit your CV, cover letter, and responses addressing each of the Skills and Experience criteria outlined in the Position Description (Level 6, or Levels 6 and 7 if applying for a Level 7 role) via the Apply button. A copy of the position description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact Shiree Thomas, Talent Acquisition Partner e: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11.55pm, Thursday 11th June 2026

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.