Research Engagement Officer

Mater Research are looking for a Research Engagement Officer to join the team! This permanent, full-time role will be based between the Translational Research Institute and South Brisbane campuses.

Salary range: $87,674 - $95,892 (MRI Admin Lvl 7) FTE base salary plus superannuation and salary packaging

What you’ll be doing

You will support the Research Engagement and Grants Manager in providing expert assistance and advice to Mater’s research community by:

• Improving preparedness for external funding opportunities
• Promoting engagement with key stakeholder partnership opportunities
• Facilitating biomedical and clinical research integration
• Supporting communication strategies to increase research and Institute reputation
• supporting preparation of reports on organisation performance
• They will collaborate closely with the Team to ensure a smooth and effective experience for researchers

For more information, please click here –  PD - Research Engagement Officer.pdf

About you

You will have a degree in a relevant health research discipline or equivalent knowledge in research administration

• Current knowledge of legislation, guidelines, standards and requirements relating to research administration or a demonstrated ability to acquire this knowledge
• Demonstrated highly developed administrative skills, including high-level proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite, Endnote and practical skills in analytics and reporting
• Demonstrated interpersonal and service skills and ability to communicate and influence diverse stakeholders. Ability to provide effective support that promotes the development of self-help skills
• Knowledge of major National competitive funding schemes or the ability to rapidly assimilate this information
• Experience in relevant administration areas in the research and higher education sectors
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, establish work priorities, set realistic goals, and meet deadlines
• Competency in health research terminology and an ability to communicate meaningfully about health-related research
• Experience in science communication and promotion
• Doctor of Philosophy in relevant research field (desirable)

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options where suitable
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For further information specific to the position, please contact Sara Coram, Research Engagement & Grants Manager on **********@mater.org.au.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

It is now a mandatory requirement of employment at the Mater that you are and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19.