About the position
As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.
- Be part of an institution that fosters cutting-edge research and innovation
- Collaborate with leading scholars and researchers in your field of expertise
- Join a prestigious institution with a long-standing tradition of academic excellence
Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including:
- Free staff car parking
- 36.75 hour standard work week
- Access to flexible work/work from home arrangements#
- Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
- Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
- 17.5% of base salary leave loading
- Staff wellbeing program
- Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
- Study assistance for staff and dependents#
- Corporate health and finance discounts
- Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
- Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#
The Research Coordinator leads and coordinates the University’s research funding support function, supporting the delivery of Bond University’s research strategy, strengthening external funding performance and researcher capability. The position liaises with Faculties, administrative staff and researchers, providing advice and support on funding identification, interpretation of complex scheme requirements, eligibility and compliance, proposal positioning and development, budget preparation, partner documentation, internal approvals and compliant submission.
Key responsibilities:
- Research Funding Support: Identify and promote external funding opportunities and provide specialist advice to researchers on funding schemes, eligibility, strategic positioning and application development.
- Grant Application Coordination: Coordinate major national, international, industry and philanthropic funding applications, including proposal development, budget preparation, partner documentation, internal approvals and timely submission.
- Compliance and Quality Assurance: Interpret complex funding guidelines, undertake compliance checks, coordinate internal reviews and ensure applications meet sponsor requirements and University policies.
- Researcher Capability and Process Improvement: Build researcher capability through advice, workshops and resources, while improving pre-award processes, systems, tools and stakeholder engagement to enhance the quality and efficiency of research funding support.
About the person
The successful candidate will have:
- A relevant degree and substantial experience in research administration, research development or a comparable complex environment.
- High-level knowledge of national and international research funding schemes, including industry and philanthropic funding.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex funding guidelines, eligibility requirements, contractual provisions and governance requirements.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating complex funding applications, managing competing priorities and meeting strict deadlines.
- Proven ability to build relationships with academic staff and stakeholders, support researcher capability and develop high-quality, competitive grant applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, consultation and relationship-management skills.
Salary details
The salary for the position commences at $101,915.09 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.
Please note: The fixed term of this employment contract will be for up to two years, with twelve months' probation. The prospect of conversion to a continuing employment contract will be discussed at the end of the contract term.
Additional information
Position-related enquiries can be directed to Lesley Hogan, Acting Director of Research Services, on [email protected].
Application and submission details
For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria
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Applications close: 11:59pm, Monday 23rd November 2026.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.
Pre-employment checks: Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks (including working rights verification, reference checks and a certified copy of your highest qualification). In line with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence 2025, preferred candidates must complete a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Declaration, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon the University’s review of the declaration. For more information, please visit our website via this link: Applying for Jobs at Bond
Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).
Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality, inclusiveness and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are enco7uraged to apply for positions at the University.
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