Part Time (0.6FTE) to Full Time (1.0FTE) Continuing ContractLocation Negotiable The Role: Menzies is looking for a Senior Research Grants Officer to lead the post award functions within the Research Office. They will provide specialist advice and services in relation to all post award research processes. This position will also work closely with the Pre-Award Research Grants Officers within the Research Office and provide them with support as required.This position will work closely with all researchers within the divisions. Key relationships will be built with the researchers, business managers, finance and legal areas. Development and streamlining of post award processes is crucial to enhance and support grant processes within Menzies. About you:As a motivated individual, you will have strong written communication skills and high-level administration experience in an environment requiring strong attention to detail and working to strict deadlines. You will also have:Tertiary qualification and experience in a relevant field, extensive experience in grant administration, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.Ability to provide specialist advice on a range of grants management.Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships and effective relationships with research teams and funding bodies, with demonstrated ability to develop, manage and execute contracts/agreements.Strong organisational skills, self-motivation and integrity, and the ability to effectively prioritise workloads, work under pressure and work efficiently to strict timelines, and achieve results with minimal supervision. Please see the Position Description for a full list of responsibilities and selection criteria. About Menzies:Menzies is a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region.  As a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.Menzies is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and supportive work environment, and ensuring our workforce is representative of the people with and whom we work.  We seek to amplify Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander voices in all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position. The Benefits:Attractive salary package $136,089 - $147,308 per annum pro rata including superannuation and salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 tax free (Base salary of $110,478 - $120,319 per annum pro rata)Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax freeOption to increase employer superannuation contribution to 14% If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:Jodie EllisManager, Research OfficeEmail: jodie.ellis@menzies.edu.au Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. If you require any support or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. How to apply:Please click here to 'Apply' button to submit your application.  Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:Cover letter stating your interest in the roleUpdated resumeA statement addressing the selection criteriaAny other relevant supporting documentation    Closing date:  Tuesday 15 October 2024 Position Description

Senior Research Grants Officer

  • Part Time (0.6FTE) to Full Time (1.0FTE) Continuing Contract
  • Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave
  • Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax free

  • Part Time (0.6FTE) to Full Time (1.0FTE) Continuing Contract
  • Location Negotiable

 

The Role:

Menzies is looking for a Senior Research Grants Officer to lead the post award functions within the Research Office. They will provide specialist advice and services in relation to all post award research processes. This position will also work closely with the Pre-Award Research Grants Officers within the Research Office and provide them with support as required.

This position will work closely with all researchers within the divisions. Key relationships will be built with the researchers, business managers, finance and legal areas. Development and streamlining of post award processes is crucial to enhance and support grant processes within Menzies.

 

About you:

As a motivated individual, you will have strong written communication skills and high-level administration experience in an environment requiring strong attention to detail and working to strict deadlines. You will also have:

  • Tertiary qualification and experience in a relevant field, extensive experience in grant administration, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
  • Ability to provide specialist advice on a range of grants management.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships and effective relationships with research teams and funding bodies, with demonstrated ability to develop, manage and execute contracts/agreements.
  • Strong organisational skills, self-motivation and integrity, and the ability to effectively prioritise workloads, work under pressure and work efficiently to strict timelines, and achieve results with minimal supervision.

 

Please see the Position Description for a full list of responsibilities and selection criteria.

 

About Menzies:

Menzies is a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region.  As a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Menzies is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and supportive work environment, and ensuring our workforce is representative of the people with and whom we work.  We seek to amplify Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander voices in all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position.

 

The Benefits:

  • Attractive salary package $136,089 - $147,308 per annum pro rata including superannuation and salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 tax free (Base salary of $110,478 - $120,319 per annum pro rata)
  • Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax free
  • Option to increase employer superannuation contribution to 14%

 

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:

Jodie Ellis

Manager, Research Office

Email: jodie.ellis@menzies.edu.au

 

Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. If you require any support or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

 

How to apply:

Please click here to 'Apply' button to submit your application.  

Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

  • Cover letter stating your interest in the role
  • Updated resume
  • A statement addressing the selection criteria
  • Any other relevant supporting documentation   

 

Closing date:  Tuesday 15 October 2024