The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Research Development team for a full-time Senior Grants Development Officer.

Working with the Research Development team at The Kids Research Institute Australia and reporting to the Manager of Grants and Research Development, this role is integral in providing research grants administration and development support.

Research Development is responsible for coordinating applications, and administering funds, for externally and internally funded competitive research grants, and fellowships to build excellence in research which will improve the health and wellbeing of children.

Your duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Managing the day-to-day operational aspects of the grant support process.
• Assisting researchers to identify and apply for funding opportunities including grants and fellowships.
• Working with researchers to ensure grant applications are of the highest quality and ensuring research grants are submitted on time and comply with funding requirements.
• Building and maintaining relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including researchers, funding bodies and our university partners.

About You

Does this sound like you?

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Undergraduate degree in Science or Communications, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
• A customer focus with excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including editorial skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively while also being able to work as part of a wider team.
• Sound working knowledge of computing applications including database management systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of national and state competitive health research grant opportunities from government and non-government sources, in particular NHMRC and ARC (highly desirable, but not essential).

Conveniently based at Perth Children’s Hospital, this role is full time for a 12-month period covering maternity leave, with the possibility of an extension. An FTE of 0.8 will be considered for the right candidate.

We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.

About Us

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.

Some of our staff benefits include:

• Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
• Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.
• Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.
• Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
• Flexible work options and hybrid working.
• Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
• Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
• Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.

How to apply

If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.

Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.

Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to [email protected]
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

For more information about the role please contact Tegan McNab, Manager, Grants and Research Development.

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 19.03.25 - The Kids Research Institute reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.