Grants & Research Development Lead
Employment Type : Full Time - Fixed Term (Up to 2 years)
Position Classification : Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $122,850.00 - 139,559.00 per annum, excluding superannuation
Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : REQ529804
Be part of an organisation that makes a difference in cancer control in NSW Lead the strategic development and administration of grants program Build the cancer research capacity of the state Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply Where you'll be working
The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government's cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state.
Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute's purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.
The Cancer Institute is a collaborative working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 26).
What you'll be doing
The Grants & Research Development Manager will lead and manage the Cancer Institute's grants program, ensuring strategic alignment with organisational priorities and policies, to strengthen research and innovation across NSW.
This role will also lead and execute research development activities to build research capacity at the Cancer Institute and the state's cancer research sector.
For your application to be considered
To submit your application, please provide:
Your resume (maximum five pages) A covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements, as outlined in the Role Description A response to the Pre-screening questions, as outlined below.
Essential requirements
Tertiary and/or postgraduate qualification in an appropriate discipline such as health, public health or health promotion or equivalent, and relevant professional experience and training.
Demonstrated expert understanding of the NSW and national cancer research sector.
Demonstrated strong project management skills with great attention to detail and demonstrated expertise of leadership within an assessment and compliance environment.
Strong communications, qualitative and analytical skills.
Experience managing a small team.
If successful for interview candidates must bring original copies of essential qualifications to be sighted by the panel, and one copy to provide to panel.
Pre-screening questions
Please describe your experience in grants administration (if any) and how to ensure that key principles of transparency, accountability and probity are embedded in the way grants are delivered.
What are some examples and opportunities that the Cancer Institute can consider in building cancer research capacity in the state?
Interested?
For more information:
Click here for the Role Description Find out more about applying for this position For more information about the Cancer Institute NSW please visit For role related queries or questions contact Leighna Carmichael (Cancer Institute NSW) at:
Applications Close: Sunday, 24 th November 2024 at 11.59 pm.
All Cancer Institute roles are based at St Leonards, Sydney, and candidates are required to be Sydney based.
The CORE+4 Values define what is important to the Cancer Institute NSW and our employees.
Our values are: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment, Strategic, Supportive, Innovative and Flexible.
The Cancer Institute NSW is unable to offer salary packaging.
Salaries will be negotiated commensurate to experience and qualifications of the role.
The Cancer Institute NSW supports flexible working practices for all employees and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.
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We provide reasonable adjustment for people with a disability during the recruitment process and during their employment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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