Research Support Coordinator - CASE

About Us

University of Canberra’s vision is that “Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places.” UC is engrained in the local community status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. The University of Canberra has been ranked in the top 7 universities in the world for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings 2024).

The University of Canberra’s Centre for Advanced Studies in Education (CASE) is seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Research Support Coordinator to support the full lifecycle of grants and play a pivotal role in sustaining and growing the Centre’s research activity.

• Identify and map funding opportunities across grants, industry and philanthropy.
• Build strong relationships with CASE academics and internal/external stakeholders.
• Support high‑quality grant applications including preparation, editing and submission.
• Manage administration and accurate record‑keeping for awarded funding.

• Experience researching or managing grant and funding processes.
• High attention to detail and confidence working with budgets and administrative systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Flexible working arrangements and family‑friendly policies.
• On‑campus gym, medical services, cafés, post office, supermarket and early childhood education and care facilities.
• Professional development offerings (study assistance, corporate programmes and discounts).
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private health plan (Bupa).

Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.

Please apply with your CV only, no other documentation is required at this stage. Please ensure you take the time to align your CV with the Position Description requirements. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.

Please contact Ilyse Resnick, Associate Professor of Learning Sciences (Cognition), ilyse.resnick.au.

Please contact the Talent Solutions team on  or email uctalent.au. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

11.55 pm Sunday 18 January 2026