Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Griffith University’s Health Group is seeking a highly motivated Research Development Officer to work under the direction of the Dean (Research). The Research Development Officer will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, developing, structuring, and managing strategic external research funding opportunities for the Health Group.

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

• Advise and provide feedback to researchers on grant applications, fostering growth, diversity, and sustainability of externally funded projects, including grants, fellowships, industry linkages, and multi-partner initiatives.
• Offer strategic planning advice on national and international grant submissions, helping to raise the Health Group’s research capabilities through major research collaborations.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Heads of School (Research) and Group Research Centre Leadership to support high-priority research initiatives.
• Assist academic staff throughout the grant application lifecycle by identifying funding sources, reviewing applications for competitiveness and compliance, and helping with budget planning for research projects.
• Liaise with Griffith University’s Office for Research and Griffith Enterprise to ensure cohesive grant development support.

About you
The occupant will hold relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience in research or grant development, preferably in a Health-related area.

As the successful candidate, your experience in similar positions will enable you to provide in-depth assistance to academic staff throughout the grant application life-cycle. Your demonstrated understanding of international and national research policies, combined with well-developed communication skills, will contribute to the generation of high-quality and competitive research grant applications. Your high level of organisational skills will guarantee that you are able to meet tight deadlines.

What we can offer
This is a fixed term (until 8th August 2025), full time position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus.

As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 8 range $108,764 - $122,356 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $127,254 - $143,157 per annum.

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About You section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Ms Carina Page, Executive Officer – Research at [email protected].

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 (0)7 3735 4011 and quote reference number REF5906G.

Closing date: Monday, 23 September 2024 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.