An exciting opportunity exists for a Research Grants Officer. In recent years, the SCHHS has made significant investments in research infrastructure, establishing unique collaborations with academic and industry partners. As we continue our journey towards becoming a tertiary level health service provider, we are seeking a talented, highly motivated and experienced Research Grants Officer to support the development and management of our research funding. The Research Grants Officer works within the Research Governance and Development Unit and reports to the SCHHS Research Manager.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Maintain expert knowledge and understanding of research agency funding programs, policies and submission processes, actively searching and communicating research funding opportunities to researchers across the SCHHS, including matching funding programs with specific research group interests and developing new SCHHS systems, processes, policies and procedures when necessary.
• Maintain a detailed working knowledge of legislation, policies and procedure related to the management of health research and financial management (e.g. National Health and Medical Research Council guidelines and codes of conduct, Financial Management Practice Manual).
• Work with SCHHS researchers to develop research funding applications, providing expert advice and feedback to ensure applications are eligible, methodologically sound and competitive.
• Develop and manage pre-award and post-award processes for internally funded research schemes, including the development of relevant documents (for example, guidelines, application forms, assessment tools, funding rules), coordination of application rounds, and ongoing management of grant schemes and awards.

Remuneration based pro rata on equivalent full time value up to $131 052 p.a., comprising salary rates: $53.24 - $57.92 p.h. employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO5) (temporary position available for nine months, 45.6 hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

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