The Thompson Institute (TI) and National PTSD Research Centre (NPRC) are at the forefront of mental health, neuroscience and trauma research, delivering nationally significant research that improves lives and strengthens communities. As Manager, Research Support, you will play a pivotal leadership role in advancing the Institute’s research performance, profile and impact. Reporting to the Director, TI/NPRC, you will lead strategic initiatives that strengthen research competitiveness, grow research income and build researcher capability across the Institute.

Working closely with researchers, senior leaders and external partners, you will identify and pursue high-value funding opportunities, lead the development of major grant applications, and strengthen the systems, partnerships and programs that enable long-term research success. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future direction of one of Australia’s leading mental health and trauma research institutes while supporting research that delivers meaningful and lasting impact for individuals and communities.

For more information, please visit us online: Thompson Institute.

You will

Lead the strategic development of the Institutes research performance and profile, nationally and internationally;
Lead the identification, assessment and pursuit of strategically aligned research funding opportunities and partner with local stakeholders to maximise research income and strategic partnerships;
Develop and implement sustainable researcher capability programs that improve grant competitiveness and funding success across TI/NPRC’s

Your completed application must include:

a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Professor Alain Brunet
Director, Thompson Institute
Telephone: 07 5385
Email: TI_Director@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Our Culture & Benefits:

Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
Modern teaching & research facilities.
Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
Salary packing options + 17% Super.
EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.