Beyond Blue’s vision is that all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health. Our mission is to work with the community to improve mental health and prevent suicide. We aim to achieve this by:

• Promoting mental health and wellbeing
• Being a trusted source of information, advice and support
• Working together to prevent suicide.

Beyond Blue’s values are Collaboration, Respect, Enthusiasm, Excellence, Innovation and Integrity.

the opportunity

As the Research Grants Officer you will champion the delivery of the Beyond Blue Research Strategy. We are a passionate and evidence-based team who knows the value of effective continuous improvement. We also self-reflect, regularly undertake retros and adjust our practices to ensure we meet our Australian community needs.

What makes a standout candidate you ask? Previous experience working as a project/policy/research coordinator. One whose insights include the ability to engage stakeholders and impact our research grant-making activities. In addition, they will have the fitness to work with grants management systems and be proud that their brain can easily access and generate data monitoring, data analyse and data reporting.

This opportunity might just be the entry card into working with Australia’s leading mental health researchers and be part of shaping the future outcomes for the community. We truly believe in balancing our work life into our home life, whilst having a laugh and the odd trivia challenge. We strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applicants are encouraged to view the Beyond Blue Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2020-2022.

To apply, Applications should include a current CV with a cover letter that addresses why you would consider yourself to be a cultural addition to Beyond Blue and how your skills and experience would be attributes to the position. Please submit via the Apply Now link.

For detailed information about this position including the closing date, please refer to the Position Description attached.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check and where required a Working With Children Check.

NOTE: Short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.