AddressAbout the business
The Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) is an Australian not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to emergency healthcare research. Our purpose is to support high-quality research directed at improving the care of patients in a medical emergency and to develop emergency healthcare research capacity nationally. Long-term, every Australian will benefit from our research programs.
Established in 2007, EMF administers several research grant programs which fund innovative, evidence-based research with the potential to improve clinical practice in the short-term as well as deliver economic benefits to the healthcare system. In addition, we provide research training and support for clinicians in Queensland as well as helping to raise the profile of emergency healthcare research and rapidly transfer research outcomes into real and practical benefits for medical emergencies.
About the role
EMF is looking for an experienced and self-driven Grants Officer to join our small but collaborative and supportive team.
Reporting to the Research Manager and working with the Grants Associate, you will be responsible for supporting the full range of grants administration tasks at EMF. Key responsibilities include:
- Support all aspects of grant round administration, including prepare documentation, verify accuracy and completeness of grants information, liaise with grant applicants and reviewers, and organise meetings;
- Support post-award grant management, including coordinate grant reporting / acquittal obligations, provide administrative support to EMF staff, grant recipients and administering institutions to ensure compliance and resolve issues as required;
- Ensure appropriate maintenance of grants information and documentation on SmartyGrants and EMF’s shared drives;
- Support EMF staff, grant recipients, Board and committees with research related queries.
To be successful in this role, you will possess a 'roll-up your sleeves' can-do attitude and meticulous attention to detail. We envisage this appointment being approximately 3 days per week with negotiable hours.
For a detailed Position Description, please email EMF’s Grants Officer, Dee Tierney via ***********@emfoundation.org.au
Benefits and perks
This is a unique opportunity to work for a Brisbane-based research funding organisation focused on emergency healthcare. As an innovative, not-for-profit organisation, EMF offers a positive, supportive and rewarding work environment. You will have the opportunity to:
- Work both independently and within a team;
- Have some flexibility around work hours when required;
- Be part of a small but dedicated, dynamic and close-knit team;
- Benefit from salary packaging;
Work in an inner-city location
Skills and experience
You must have a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role, ideally within the not-for-profit, health and/or research sectors. You have sound knowledge of grants administration processes, excellent communication and organisational skills as well as a good understanding of project management.
Experience with SmartyGrants or a similar online grants management platform is essential.
How to apply
Please provide a short cover letter to ***********@emfoundation.org.au outlining why you are interested in and would be successful in this role and provide a CV.
For further queries please email the General Manager and Research Manager, Dr Angie Nguyen Vu, **************@emfoundation.org.au and she will either respond via email or by phone.
Closing date: Review of applications will begin on 17 June and continue until the position is filled.
