Role overview

You are a diligent research and grants officer or professional with a proven background in education who will drive several strategically important initiatives for Osteopathy Australia, across the university, education and research sectors.

Summary

This is a part-time (0.6 FTE, i.e. 3 days per week), two-year contract position, with the possibility of extension. The role is based in Chatswood, NSW under a hybrid model in the office and working-from-home. Our office is located within a short walk of public transport options and a variety of food and shopping selections. Other benefits include access to an on-site gym, pool, and sauna.

You will report directly to the Policy and Advocacy Manager and be responsible for working closely with our research committee, grants administration and the staff team on a range of university and research projects. This is not a researcher role, but does require a clear understanding of research and universities.

Your new role involves

Developing, promoting, administering and managing Osteopathy Australia’s research grants.

Working with the CEO, to ensure the Osteopathy Australia Research Foundation administration, reporting and compliance occurs.

Coordinating and providing administrative support for Osteopathy Australia’s Research Committee and their plans, policies and projects.

Working closely with university stakeholders, researchers and staff to foster relationships and projects in collaboration with Osteopathy Australia.

Working with the teams to assist and promote projects that benefit from research, education or university input.

You will have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment, plus strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects or tasks concurrently. Your knowledge will help you to develop information resources. There may be scope for other work as it arises.

Please note, this role does not involve you conducting your own research.

Your qualifications

Qualifications in a relevant discipline such as education, research or healthcare.

Essential skills and experience

Self-driven - the ability to work independently, while still engaging and collaborating with the broader team. Your demonstrated excellence in proactive problem solving and taking initiative will help

Experience building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, including with research entities and higher education providers.

Knowledge and experience of research, research grants and university systems, plus associated regulatory or legislative environments.

Coordinate our grant processes including calls for applications, agreements, reporting, and compliance.

Experience working with committees or working groups. Ability to provide administrative and secretariat support to committees or working groups.

Proven organisational, planning skills and project management skills. The ability to handle multiple competing priorities with attention to detail.

Good computer, administrative and organisational skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to develop resources, articles, and/or present information.

Analytical thinking. Ability to identify and analyse situations and/or issues and consider options.

Resilience. The ability to handle difficult situations or change with maturity.

Desirable skills and experience

Experience managing research grants or projects.

Experience or understanding of ACNC and/or charitable foundations.

Experience in not-for-profit or member association.

Understanding of osteopathy or manual therapy healthcare.

Experience in healthcare, allied health or primary care.

Conditions of employment

Willingness to travel.

Willingness to occasionally work outside business hours and occasional weekends.

Participation in performance appraisal.

Citizenship, residency, or full visa rights to work full-time, longer-term in Australia.

Applications must include your CV and a cover letter addressing the ‘Essential skills and experience’ section outlined above. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Contact Natasha Owens ([email protected]; 02 9410 0099) for more information about the role.

Applications close on Thursday, 31 October 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with the opportunity to meet us. Candidates may be contacted before applications close. Osteopathy Australia reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.