Research Grants and Development Officer 

• Part Time 0.8FTE, ongoing contract
• Develop your career, working with Australia’s leading cancer charity
• Work in a supportive and friendly team environment.

About Us

Cancer Council SA’s vision is a cancer free future. Every minute, every hour, every day, we’re getting closer through impactful research, the delivery of cancer prevention activities, education and advocacy programs and providing support to people affected by cancer right here in South Australia.

Cancer Council is the only charity to help people from the point of diagnosis through to treatment and survivorship. We are proud to have served the community for 90 years and have an enviable reputation as one of South Australia’s most trusted charities.

About the Role

As a part of the Support & Research Department, the Research Grants and Development Officer position is vital in providing project management and coordination support for the Cancer Council SA research grants program.

The role also involves the development and writing of competitive grant applications, to maximize external funding received by the organisation for infrastructure, research, and support services from various levels of government and other stakeholders. This position will collaborate closely with project owners, delivery managers, and business units to ensure effective grant management, while supporting researchers and other staff on pre- and post-award grant management. You will be part of the team that leads internal research and evaluation activities externally and across the organisation, to support the delivery of our services based on the latest evidence and best-practice principles.

 Key responsibilities included, but not limited to are:

• Working closely with the Research Manager to provide administration of grant schemes (pre- and post-award). 
• Monitor grant expenditure, prepare financial reports and ensure compliance with grant agreements and contracts.
• Provide data analysis and reports including comprehensive research and business intelligence and other performance data to management as required.
• Identifying external funding opportunities and grant programs and work with divisions to improve awareness of grant applications and related processes.

About You

We are looking for a Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience of research administration; or an equivalent combination of both. To be successful in this role you will be highly motivated, have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, and have strong organisational and time management skills. An ability to work to tight deadlines, anticipate future requirements, and monitor and review procedures is also required.

This role is being offered as a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position with flexibility in times and days to be worked.

Special Conditions

• The successful applicant must be a non-smoker.
• Intra/inter-state travel, out of hours and weekend work may be required
• Have rights to work in Australia
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check and may require a further Department of Human Services clearance.

For more information, please contact Dr Tony Daly, Research Manager on (08) 8291 4153 or tdaly@cancersa.org.au Or you can view the position description here.

Applications close midnight, Wednesday 1 May 2024.

Cancer Council SA promotes and values diversity, applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. As an organisation, Cancer Council SA are committed to creating a safe workforce for all. Cancer Council SA employees have been trained in Bi-Cultural Awareness, Safety and Inclusion and we welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.