Research Grants Administrator

The purpose of the Research Grants and Development Office is to support high-quality research and researchers by:  

• Supporting researchers to meet their obligations with respect to ethics, integrity, project management, supervision and reporting.  

• Supporting researchers to develop their skills and knowledge in areas of Research and Development Office expertise.  

• Supporting researchers to develop high-quality research funding proposals. 

• Developing, analysing and reporting high-quality research management data to support the strategic development of Garvan’s research profile. 

THE OPPORTUNITY 

The Research Grants Administrator supports the Research Grants and Development Office in achieving excellence in research administration and grant management at Garvan. 

Salary: Up to $102,500 + 12% super + salary packaging (depending on experience) 

Employment Type: 3-month contract, full-time 

SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS 

• Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom) 

• Ample opportunities for on-going training and development 

• Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment 

• Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times  

• A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave 

• Discounted Health Insurance 

• Lifestyle discounts with our community partners 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

The key responsibilities include: 

• Liaison & Reporting: Act as a key liaison between the Research Grants and Development team and finance partners to ensure the effective set-up and ongoing reporting for scholarships and grants administered through the Research and Development Office.  

• Information Triage: Address requests from People and Culture, payroll, and other departments regarding researcher and grant information.  

• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative assistance, including maintaining templates and scheduling tasks for research-related committees.  

• Meeting Support: On request, attend, review, and assist with panel and committee meetings, including managing video conferencing set up.  

• Communication Management: Manage a central inbox to respond to, triage, and redirect general research and grant-related requests.  

• Special Projects: Undertake special projects as required from time to time.  

• Compliance: All staff are required to comply with Garvan’s workplace polices (as amended from time to time) and especially Garvan’s Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy, including working in accordance with the WHS management system at all times, as safety is Garvan’s number one priority. 

ABOUT YOU 

The key skills and experience include: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.  

• Experience: Previous experience working in a busy office environment.  

• Technical Skills: Familiarity with Office software and research management data.  

• Soft Skills: Ability to prioritise tasks, work independently, and contribute effectively to a team.  

• Resilience: Capacity to work effectively under pressure.  

• Commitment: Understanding of and commitment to the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research. 

ABOUT GARVAN 

Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded MRI’s.  

Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome. 

We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease. 

Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture ‘add’, not culture ‘fit’ and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively. 

HOW TO APPLY 

To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you think you’re the right person for this role, we’d love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.