Project Officer, Research Grants
Project Officer, Research Grants
Employment Type: Full Time – exempt until June 2027
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857.00 - $129,624.00 per annum, plus superannuation and 17.5% leave loading
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, Sydney
Requisition ID: REQ571754
- Be part of an organisation that makes a difference in cancer control in NSW
- 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 primary purpose of the Project Officer, Research Grants is to coordinate, execute, implement and support the operations, monitoring and evaluation of the Cancer Institute's research grant schemes and to facilitate the effective delivery of programs and projects in line with Divisional and Institute objectives.
As the Project Officer, Research Grants, you will lead the coordination and administration of competitive grant programs that fund high-impact scientific, clinical, and translational research in cancer control. You’ll ensure the seamless end-to-end delivery of research grant schemes, driving alignment with the Institute’s strategic research priorities while adhering to governance and reporting standards.
In a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, you will hit the ground running, collaborating closely with researchers, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations and full compliance at every stage of the grant lifecycle.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the administration and execution of research grants, from developing clear guidelines and managing applications to overseeing every phase of the grant lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance and efficiency in all processes, including grant reviews, procurement, contract management, and tracking of project progress.
- Proactively monitor and report on project status, addressing challenges and ensuring that milestones are achieved, and budgets are maintained.
- Collaborate with research teams and stakeholders, ensuring funding supports high-priority cancer research objectives and drives innovations in treatment and prevention.
- Utilise advanced grant management tools to maintain precise records, streamline reporting, and ensure full transparency throughout the process.
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
Pre Screening Question 1: Research Grants Experience
Please provide a specific example of a grant program you’ve administered, detailing your involvement in the full grant lifecycle (from application through to evaluation). How did you ensure compliance with funding guidelines, reporting requirements, and governance? Additionally, describe your experience in writing and preparing key grant documentation, such as guidelines, financial reports, and progress updates. How did you ensure these documents were accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with institutional requirements?
Pre Screening Question 2: General Research Experience and Working with Researchers
Describe a time when you worked closely with researchers or research teams to support a project.
What was your role in facilitating their work, and how did you ensure effective communication and alignment with project objectives? How did you manage competing priorities or challenges, and what strategies did you use to ensure the project stayed on track and met key deadlines?
Interested?
For more information:
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For more information about the Cancer Institute NSW please visit www.cancer.nsw.gov.au. For role related queries or questions contact Nicola Daye on Nicola.Daye@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Wednesday, 28th May 2025 at 11:59PM
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. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health. For more information please visit www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au.
Please indicate if you have any accessibility requirements in your application or speak with the contact person should you be called for an interview. 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.
To submit your application please visit https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/cinsw
