Grants Officer

The role: Menzies is looking for a Grants Officer to provide a range of grant administration functions across the organisation and provide advice and services in relation to grant administration processes.  This role will work collaboratively in a team environment to manage work priorities. Key to this position is the ability to create positive working relationships with a range of people within the organisation, including senior academics; work with Menzies staff to play a key role in the preparation, review and submission of funding applications; submit Menzies endorsed applications to external funding bodies; liaise with internal and external stakeholders and funders, and to understand a vast array of information in an academic environment About you:As a motivated individual, you will have strong written communication skills and high-level administration experience in an environment requiring strong attention to detail and working to strict deadlines. You will also have:A degree and experience in a relevant field, extensive experience in grant administration, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.Excellent communication, liaison and interpersonal skills, working in this complex environment.Demonstrated high level writing skills, including the ability to analyse information and prepare submissions for funding.Proven ability to work with internal and external stakeholders and the ability to gain knowledge in order to provide grant administration advice to Menzies staff.Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, demonstrating understanding and sensitivity to cross-cultural issues.High level computer skills, particularly long document formatting, online forms, databases and spread sheet software. About Menzies:Menzies is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses. If making a positive health impact in Australia and across our region excites and motivates you, join us as we continue to translate our research into effective programs and partnerships in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, and find enduring solutions to health problems that matter.As a recognised national leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research, education and research training, Menzies is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and supportive work environment, and ensuring our workforce is representative of the people with and for whom we work. We seek to amplify First Nations voices in all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position. The benefits:Attractive salary package $113,280 - $121,890 pa including superannuation and salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 tax free (Base salary of $89,426 - $97,048)Option to increase employer superannuation contribution to 14%Flexible and supportive employerModern office facilitiesEnjoy Darwin’s beautiful tropical lifestyle benefitsFantastic leave offerings:6 weeks annual leave3 weeks personal leave16 weeks paid parental leaveOption to purchase additional leaveAnd more! If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact: Jodie EllisSenior Research Administration OfficerEmail: jodie.ellis@menzies.edu.auTel: 08 8946 8683Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. If you require any support or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. How to apply:Please click on the 'Apply' button to submit your application.  Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:Cover letter stating your interest in the roleUpdated resumeA statement addressing the selection criteriaAny other relevant supporting documentation    Closing date:  Sunday 23 April 2023Please note this role is available for immediate start and applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. The job ad may close early if a suitable applicant is identified, apply now!Position Description AUD Darwin 0800