Research Grants Officer

• Full Time (1.0FTE) Fixed Term contract for 12 months.
• Based in Darwin

The Role:

Menzies is looking for a Research Grants Officer to provide a range of grant administration functions across the organisation and provide advice and services in relation to grant administration processes.

This role will work collaboratively in a team environment to manage work priorities. Key to this position is the ability to positive working relationships with a range of people within the organisation, including senior academics; work with Menzies staff to play a key role in the preparation, review and submission of funding applications; submit Menzies endorsed applications to external funding bodies; liaise with internal and external stakeholders and funders, and to understand a vast array of information in an academic environment

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

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:

• A degree and experience in a relevant field, extensive experience in grant administration, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Demonstrated high level writing skills, including the ability to analyse information and prepare submissions for funding.
• Proven ability to work with internal and external stakeholders and the ability to gain knowledge in order to provide grant administration advice to Menzies staff.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, demonstrating understanding and sensitivity to cross-cultural issues.
• High level computer skills, particularly long document formatting, online forms, databases and spread sheet software.

About Menzies:

Menzies is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses. If making a positive health impact in Australia and across our region excites and motivates you, join us as we continue to translate our research into effective programs and partnerships in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, and find enduring solutions to health problems that matter.

The benefits:

• Attractive salary package $120,959 - $130,232 pa including superannuation and salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 tax free (Base salary of $96,260 - $104,463)
• Option to increase employer superannuation contribution to 14%
• Flexible and supportive employer
• Modern office facilities
• Enjoy Darwin’s beautiful tropical lifestyle benefits
• Fantastic leave offerings:
  • 6 weeks annual leave
  • 3 weeks personal leave
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Option to purchase additional leave
• And more!

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

Jodie Ellis

Senior Research Administration Officer

Email: jodie.ellis@menzies.edu.au

Tel: 08 8946 8683

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 on the '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

Please note this role is available for immediate start and applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. The job ad may close early if a suitable applicant is identified, apply now!

To apply for this position, you will need to provide proof of your right to work in Australia. This could be a working visa, evidence of permanent resident status, an Australian or New Zealand passport, Australian birth certificate or a certificate of Australian citizenship.

Closing date: Sunday 04 February 2024

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Nic Fairclough on 0889468409, quoting Ref No. 1153070.