An exciting opportunity exists for a Research Grants Officer to join the Research Governance team. In recent years, the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service 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.
Sunshine Coast Health is located in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.
Sunshine Coast Health is a values‑based organisation. We are committed to maintaining 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
* Maintain expert knowledge and understanding of research agency funding programmes, policies and submission processes, actively searching and communicating research funding opportunities to researchers across the SCHHS, including matching funding programmes 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 procedures 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 is 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%) (A05). A temporary part‑time position (12 months, 45.6 hrs p.f.) is also available. Applications will remain open for 12 months. 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?
* Wellness program
* Generous superannuation
* Flexible work arrangements
* Career training and development
* Salary packaging
Applicants are to apply online
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