Research Development Coordinator

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February 2, 2026 (15 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-007954
** Role type:
** Full Time;
Fixed Term for 12 months  
** Faculty:
** Faculty of Arts  
** Department:
** Research Office  
** Salary:
** UOM 7 - $111, p.a. plus 17% super
* ** Enable research excellence / Collaborate with senior staff / Develop broad research knowledge**
* ** Apply now to be part of a transformative team advancing high-impact research initiatives in the Faculty of Arts**
* ** Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities
**** The University of Melbourne
** We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.
** Your next career opportunity
** As a Research Development Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Faculty of Arts Research Office by supporting the Faculty’s portfolio of collective research initiatives to achieve research excellence and impact. You will work alongside senior staff, developing a comprehensive understanding of the Faculty's research portfolio, and advancing high-impact, innovative research.

This role offers the chance to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, exercise independent judgement, and drive operational innovation.
** Your responsibilities will include:**
* ** Support Collective Research Framework Implementation:
** Coordinate initiative establishment processes, governance compliance, and executive support for steering committees
* ** Promote Funding Opportunities:
** Identify and promote domestic and international funding opportunities, and support competitive application development
* ** Develop Graduate Research and Internships:
** Work with initiative leads to advertise graduate research scholarships and develop industry internships
* ** Manage Communications and Events:
** Implement communications plans and support event planning and delivery, enhancing visibility and engagement
** You may be a great fit if:
** You will utilise your tertiary qualification and professional experience to exercise professional judgement and collaborate across organisational boundaries, ensuring high-quality service delivery and driving research excellence.
** You may also:
*** Have a relevant tertiary qualification with professional experience
* Possess strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks efficiently and adapt to change
* Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information clearly
* Exhibit high levels of service orientation and stakeholder management skills
* Possess excellent digital skills and the ability to learn and apply new software quickly

For further information please refer to the attached PD.
** What we offer you!
** We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
* Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
* Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
* Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
** Your new team – Faculty of Arts:
Research Office
** The Research Office enables the Faculty of Arts’ strategic aim of achieving research excellence and impact. Led by the Faculty Research Manager and comprising approximately 15 staff, the team provides effective operational support and manages key research development projects. The team has capabilities spanning the full range of research development, with particular strengths in research funding, impact and collaboration. Reporting to the Research Development Manager, you will work closely with colleagues in the Research portfolio, Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) and senior…