• Collaborative and positive workplace culture
• Full-time or Part-time (0.8 FTE), two-year fixed term contract
• Great benefits - salary packaging, extra leave, flexible conditions & more!

At Lung Foundation Australia (LFA) we are passionate about the work we do and the difference we make to the lives of Australians living with, or at risk of, lung disease and lung cancer.

Our values of BE FAIR guide everything we do, and we are proud of our positive and inclusive workplace culture and supportive team environment.

The Manager – Research Collaboration, Grants & Awards position can be based in our Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne office.

About the role

Lung Foundation Australia is proud to lead the Hope Research Program – a national initiative advancing lung health research across Australia. We are now seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager – Research Collaboration, Grants & Awards to take responsibility of this program through its next phase of growth.

Reporting to the General Manager – Clinical Programs, Research & Innovation, this newly created role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. You will lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of research grants, foster sector-wide partnerships, embed consumer engagement in research practice, and grow the visibility and impact of the Foundation’s research agenda.

This is a unique opportunity for a proactive, collaborative leader who is equally comfortable developing strategy and rolling up their sleeves to ensure operational excellence.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of the Hope Research Program, ensuring activities align with Lung Foundation Australia’s research strategy, funding objectives and corporate priorities.
• Oversee annual grants and awards processes, including strategic planning, peer review coordination, stakeholder engagement, and post-award management.
• Foster collaborative partnerships with researchers, institutions, funders and consumers, ensuring that research priorities reflect lived experience and drive measurable impact.
• Strengthen internal systems and governance, including budget oversight, reporting, evaluation, and quality assurance across all research activities.
• Promote the visibility and impact of research, supporting donor communications, digital engagement and thought leadership opportunities across the sector.

About you

You’re a systems-savvy, relationship-driven leader with a passion for research and a knack for delivering tangible outcomes. You can see the big picture while managing the details that bring strategy to life.

Essential skills and attributes include:

• Tertiary qualifications in health, public health, research administration or social sciences; postgraduate qualifications desirable.
• Minimum five years’ experience managing health or research programs in a not-for-profit, academic, or government setting.
• Proven experience in research funding programs, partnerships, or research governance.
• Knowledge of research ethics, evaluation, consumer engagement in research, and health system translation.
• Demonstrated experience in both strategic program development and hands-on delivery.
• High-level project and budget management capabilities, with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication with experience preparing briefs, reports and content for diverse audiences.
• Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365; familiarity with CRM or grants management software (e.g. Salesforce, ResearchFish) desirable.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, evidence-informed practice and collaborative teamwork.

What we offer you!

At LFA, we are proud of our reputation as a leading workplace, recognised with The Voice Project Best Workplace Award. We are committed to fostering a supportive and engaging environment for our teams.

Benefits include:

• Attractive salary packaging options - up to $15,900 per year in living expenses plus $2,650 per year in entertainment expenses.
• Hybrid work arrangements - mix of office and work from home.
• Additional leave including birthday leave, well-being leave and paid parental leave.
• Annual professional development allowance.
• Opportunities to participate in community events and volunteering.
• Rewards and Recognition program.
• Wellness program and social events.
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

If you are ready to bring your enthusiasm and expertise to a role where your work matters, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and a current resume.

To find out more about who we are please visit https://lungfoundation.com.au/about/careers/

Lung Foundation Australia is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome all applications. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply, as are those identifying as LGBTQIA+.