Administration Officer – Research Grants (Casual)

The Heart Research Institute (HRI) is an internationally recognised Medical Research Institute that performs ground-breaking cardiovascular research from our state-of-the-art facilities located in Newtown. For over 20 years, The HRI has been one of Australia's leading research organisations working to detect, prevent and treat heart disease. Through our research, The HRI has made significant findings that have changed the way we live with and treat cardiovascular disease.

We are seeking an experienced Administration Officer to provide support to our Research Grants and Contracts Manager. You will assist with grants administration with respect to grants applications and awarded Research Grants.

The successful candidate will work closely with our researchers and develop good working relationships with them. The role will also be a liaison point for matters between HRI staff and the University Research offices. You will also be required to manage and maintain a grants database, and develop the Internal Grants newsletter.

This is a casual role, expected to be approximately 2 days per week located at our Eliza Street building. 

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in an administrative support role 
• High level written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• The ability to effectively liaise with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders of scientific and non-scientific backgrounds
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong administrative skills including database management experience
• Experience working in the medical research, university or not-for-profit sectors will be highly regarded
• Project management skills would be desirable.

We offer:

• Convenient location in Newtown
• Salary packaging benefits and a competitive salary
• Flexible work environment
• Easy access to public transport for Sydney’s city and transport links
• Rewarding work – making a difference everyday to those living with cardiovascular disease

To view all of the benefits of working at HRI, please view our Benefits page: https://www.hri.org.au/join-us/benefits

How to apply:

Your application should include:

1. A cover letter addressing the essential criteria
2. A current resume

Please apply as soon as possible, as this job ad will close once we have received a sufficient response of relevant applications.  Due to the volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.

Eligibility: To apply for this position you must hold full Australian work rights.

The Heart Research Institute supports Equal Employment Opportunity. We value diversity and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTQI individuals and applicants of diverse cultures and ages.

Closing date: 17 April 2024

Please note: Due to the volume of applications expected, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Heart Research Institute supports Equal Employment Opportunity. 

We value diversity and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTQI individuals and applicants of diverse cultures and ages. 

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our employees and affiliates, and our community. Whoever you are, you are welcome at HRI.

If you have a disability and need support to submit your application, please email careers@hri.org.au