Research Grants and Development Officer Fulltime, Permanent Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW Reporting to: Head, Research Grants and Development About You You're a detail-oriented and proactive professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. Whether you're just starting out in grants administration or bring experience in pre-award processes, you're passionate about supporting impactful research through well-managed funding pathways. You enjoy working with systems, refining documents, and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Your communication skills are strong, and you're confident interpreting complex guidelines and providing clear advice. Most importantly, you're curious, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a high-performing team. The Role As the Research Grants and Development Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting the Institute's research funding activities. Reporting to the Head of Research Grants and Development, you'll assist with the compliance and management of grant applications - from identifying funding opportunities and coordinating submissions, to supporting post-award processes and contributing to departmental reporting. This is a varied and rewarding role with scope to grow and shape your responsibilities based on your skills and experience. What We Will Trust You With Identifying and communicating suitable funding opportunities Reviewing grant applications for compliance and completeness Assisting researchers with application development and budgeting Liaising with UNSW and funders to submit funding applications Facilitating execution of funding agreements and variation requests Maintaining the grants management database including grant related ethics approvals, data management plans, and milestone reports Proofreading or comprehensively reviewing applications depending on experience Coordinating internal funding rounds and approvals Contributing to departmental reporting, meetings, and performance metrics Does This Sound Like You? You have strong attention to detail and excellent written communication skills You are confident interpreting complex guidelines and policies Organised, and able to manage multiple deadlines You enjoy supporting researchers and contributing to impactful work Comfortable using Microsoft Office and database systems Experience (or interest) in grants administration and compliance You are proactive and able to work independently with sound judgement You are a team player who builds strong working relationships You have a science or medical science background (preferred) About Us The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (the Institute) is dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease and is one of the most respected heart research facilities in the world. Renowned for the quality of its breakthroughs, the Institute was established in 1994 and has grown to a team of more than 200 researchers from around the globe, working across five divisions. A global centre-of-excellence, it integrates Cardiac Physiology and Transplantation, Developmental and Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Cardiology and Biophysics, Structural and Computational Biology, as well as Vascular Biology. At the Institute, we translate our discoveries into new diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease - reducing the incidence, severity, and impact of heart disease. What You Will Be Proud Of Being part of an Institute that is not only dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease, but one that also strives to ensure our employees and students enjoy a great working environment. We value and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces diversity, gender equity and promote flexible working arrangements for all employees. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We also welcome applicants with diverse educational backgrounds, professional knowledge, personality types, thinking styles and life experiences. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. What We Offer Salary packaging (including a $15,900 tax-free component, plus meal and entertainment allowances, holiday accommodation/venue hire plus many more); Banking & lifestyle benefits with Commonwealth Bank, including lending offers, discounts from participating retailers and financial wellbeing webinars; Fitness Passport Excellent environment with new state-of-the-art equipment; Collaborative team environment Continuous learning and development opportunities We are only accepting applications from candidates with full working rights in Australia. Early applications are encouraged, we are reviewing and conducting interviews on a rolling basis upon receiving applications. Come and work with us & help make a difference.
