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Grants Officer

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

Who we are?

The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) is home to significant scientific discoveries. We believe there is an answer, a cure or a better treatment for every childhood condition and we’re determined to find it. We are a diverse team of world-leading researchers, doctors, engineers, and hardworking professionals in corporate and scientific services from all corners of the world with one shared goal to transform child health worldwide.

Our strength lies in our partnership and co-location with The Royal Children’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne the Melbourne Children’s Campus. This rare model amplifies opportunities to quickly translate research into clinical care. At MCRI, you’ll also find our subsidiary organisation, the Victorian Clinical Genetics Services (VCGS), a specialist childhood, prenatal and adult genetics service. VCGS provides an integrated genetic consultation, counselling, testing and diagnostic support service to children, adults, families and prospective parents.

Together, we share a powerful vision: re-imagine the future of child health.

Your Opportunity:

Our ideal candidate for the Grants Officer role will have previous grants experience and a relevant undergraduate degree. The Grants Officer will provide researcher support by identifying and promoting funding opportunities along with coordinating the review and submission of high-quality funding applications. This position also comes with the responsibility of delivering seminars aimed at helping staff to target funding programs, notifying applicants for of outcomes, liaising with funders, working cooperatively with grant holders and with other related areas of MCRI to deliver a high level of quality support for MCRI researchers.

Directed by the MCRI Grants Manager, the Grants Officer is involved in the pre‐ and post‐ award administration of research grants including those from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and other Australian and International funding bodies.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Working with MCRI Theme Directors, Group and Team Leaders and researchers at all levels to provide high quality support for the institute’s participation and success in all major external grant applications through effective and efficient promotion, planning, coordination and review of funding opportunities and applications.
  • Proving pre‐award expertise to researchers applying for funding, including maintaining a comprehensive and up‐to‐date knowledge of funding opportunities, pre‐submission interpretation of guidelines, navigation of internal application processes and policies, review of applications (including budgets), effectively responding to queries, provision of expert advice and maintaining comprehensive records of correspondence and follow‐up action.
  • Providing post-award management for funding including the preparation, coordination and review of grant and research agreements, grant finance processes, the Institute’s compliance with funders’ policies and procedures, the coordination of reporting and compliance with ethics requirements and other milestones. This will involve effectively working with other MCRI support functions such as Commercialisation, Legal, People and Culture, Finance, Payroll and Student Administration.
  • Playing an integral role in the coordination of MCRI Internal Grant schemes.
  • Working with Grants Office colleagues to contributes to the effective operation of and further improvement to processes and services and plays a role in planning and identifying ways to streamline operations and deliver projects in a timely manner
  • Planning, organising, coordinating, and presenting at Grants related meetings, events, workshops, seminars and information sessions.
  • Assisting with the maintenance of the Grants Office database, intranet pages and other office administrative tasks.
  • Participating in relevant professional networks and activities and engages in internal/external campus conferences and seminars.
  • Additional duties as directed by the Grants Manager.

Selection Criteria:

  • Undergraduate degree in health/science/biomedical science.
  • Experience working in University and/or MRI Research Grants.
  • Sound health/science/biomedical research background understanding.
  • A strong working knowledge and experience in medical research grant/fellowship administration processes, both pre-award applications and post‐award administration of successful applications.
  • Specific experience working with NHMRC RGMS and Sapphire.
  • Project management skills, including outstanding organisational skills with proven capacity to excel in an independent, highly confidential and rapidly changing work environment.
  • Strong ability to be detail oriented, resourceful, innovative, flexible and to prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent ability to communicate verbally, including comfort with public speaking and liaising with a wide variety of stakeholders.
  • Exceptional written communication and editing skills, particularly in the context of scientific/medical writing.
  • Ability to interpret a wide range of technical documents, guidelines and reports and present the information in order to provide accurate, expert and timely advice to researchers.
  • Demonstration of attention to detail and accuracy of data in communications and reporting.
  • Ability to show initiative, undertake tasks and recommend new approaches with minimum supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a team.
  • Willingness to take on tasks as required, particularly during peak grant submission periods and tasks outside area of immediate responsibility.
  • Possess a strong work ethic, punctuality and commitment to a high level of professionalism.
  • Strong MS suite skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams and other applications, tools and databases.

What’s in it for you:

  • Full Time Ongoing Position Available.
  • Attractive Salary $77,305 - $83,671 per annum + Super
  • Salary Packaging, Well Being Program and much more.
  • Flexible working options also available.

Apply Now!!

For a full list of responsibilities and the key selection criteria download the position description below.

Only applicants who address the key selection criteria will be considered. In one document please place your cover letter, key selection criteria, and resume. Applications will only be considered when submitted via the MCRI website.

For specific questions not answered in the PD please contact Marianne Ciavarella [email protected] using the subject line: Grants Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Position Reference: 29494

On occasions where we receive a large number of applications, we may close the advert ahead of the publicised closing date. We would therefore advise that you submit your completed application as soon as possible.

MCRI is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability. Should you require any specific support or adjustments please talk to us and we will be happy to accommodate.

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