Mater Research is looking for a Research Grants Officer to join the team! This permanent, full-time role is based at our South Brisbane campus.

Mater Research is a recognised leader in medical research. Our bench to bedside philosophy sees us working across Mater Health’s hospitals and health services, The University of Queensland, and the world-class Translational Research Institute (TRI).

We are committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners and collaborators to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care, and outcomes for patients and our broader community.

Salary range: Commensurate with experience + 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

Key outcomes for the role are provision of high-quality support services and data analytics for the increasing number of successful and diverse research grants in Mater Research.

The Research Grants Officer assists in the provision of high-quality services to Mater’s research community towards successfully navigating the full grant life cycle of internal and external grant funding. They assist researchers with grant related queries relating to both pre- and post-award funding processes. The position will have primary responsibility for managing internal grant scheme funding rounds including engagement with Mater Foundation in relation to these schemes. They will undertake data analytics to inform Executive and Program Leadership about Mater Research performance, specifically relating to research funding income and academic outputs.

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here –  Research Grants Officer .pdf

About you

You will have education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of a degree, in conjunction with at least four years’ relevant experience preferably in research administration or statistics.

• Experience and in-depth current knowledge of the research funding environment and research administration, including the ability to interpret policies and procedures in relation to research funding.
• Ability to analyse a variety of complex data sets and subsequently develop reports that effectively communicate this information.
• Demonstrated highly developed administrative skills, including high-level proficiency in the use of MS Office suite, and demonstrated practical experience with maintaining electronic databases.
• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to interact across multiple functional areas.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new IT systems, including website and/or systems management
• Highly developed customer service skills and the ability to provide effective support that promotes the development of self-help skills.
• Experience in relevant areas of administration in the research and higher education sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and to establish work priorities, set realistic goals and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of standard research performance repositories and metric calculation tools such as Scopus, SciVal and Publons, including an understanding of the metric outputs and significance.
• Competency in health and medical research terminology and an ability to communicate meaningfully about health-related research.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
• Access to gym, pool and end of trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate office in Newstead

For more information regarding the role, please contact Sara Coram, Research Engagement & Grants Manager, via sara.coram@mater.org.au.

Applications close 11 October 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.