Senior Grant Writer

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time (0.6FTE) and fixed-term for 12 months
• HEW 8 $118,801 - $136,018 + 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

About this role:

The Senior Grant Writer will lead the development, coordination, and submission of large-scale, multi-investigator research grant proposals within the Alfred Deakin Institute’s vibrant interdisciplinary environment. Working closely with researchers across the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, this role is responsible for crafting high-quality, cohesive submissions to expand the Institute’s portfolio of Category 2–4 grants and support major Category 1 applications. The position involves drafting, refining, and finalising all proposal components and ancillary documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with university and funding body requirements.

As a Senior Grant Writer, you will:

• Identify funding opportunities and support ADI researchers in building strong, multidisciplinary research teams.
• Lead strategic planning and development of major collaborative grant proposals, ensuring alignment with funding guidelines and university policies.
• Provide expert guidance on proposal compliance, budget development, and submission requirements across various grant platforms.
• Write, edit, and coordinate high-quality grant submissions, supporting researchers with documentation and post-submission processes.
• Deliver training, mentorship, and resources to enhance the grant writing capabilities of ADI researchers and strengthen future funding bids.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Arts, Humanities, and social sciences related field with extensive relevant experience or progress towards appropriate postgraduate qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in grant writing at institutional level
• Exceptional project management, organisational, and time-management skills to coordinate complex proposals and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, budgeting, and proofreading abilities with keen attention to detail.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Alfred Deakin Institute Director, Fethi Mansouri at [email protected].

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Senior Grant Writer_HEW 8 - PD (1).pdf

Applications for this position close on Tuesday 5th of August at 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

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