Senior Project Officer

• Supporting researchers in the preparation, review and submission of research grant applications, ensuring scientific quality, compliance and strategic alignment
• Advising on funding guidelines, assessment criteria, budgets and scheme objectives
• Contribute to research management strategies, policies and plans aligned with SAHMRI's strategic priorities
• Supporting research integrity, governance and compliance activities, including human and animal ethics processes and site-specific assessments
• Supporting the effective use of SAHMRI's research management database (Pure), including performance monitoring, analysis and reporting
• Manage and deliver special projects and initiatives as directed by senior leadership
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external research stakeholders
• Provide executive and committee support for Research Office-related committees
• Collaborate across SAHMRI to support the delivery of high-quality Research Office services

• Tertiary Qualification in relevant field
• Knowledge, experience and appreciation of health and medical research and the research sector broadly
• Excellent organisational and time management skills together with resourcefulness and initiative to manage multiple priorities and projects, meet deadlines and anticipate future requirements in an environment characterised by competing demands
• An understanding of obligations of researchers and organisations to good scientific practice
• An understanding of research performance
• Experience in grant writing, editing and proposal development for a range of funding opportunities
• Track record in stakeholder engagement within health, academic or research industries
• Experience in system change and refinement
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to successfully communicate with a diverse range of people at all levels
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential information
• Excellent written communications skills

Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900