Research Grants Coordinator

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed Term – 12 month contract – possibility to extend
• Part-time or Full-time hours available (60.8-76 hours per fortnight)
• Classification: HS2 (dependent on experience)
• Flexibility working between home and office available
• Location: Monash University, St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
• Staff benefits

The Department

Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials (MASC Trials) is Australia and New Zealand’s collaborative trials group specialising in investigator-initiated melanoma and skin cancer research. Working with leading researchers and institutions locally and around the globe, MASC Trials develops, conducts, and publishes research and clinical trials that improve melanoma and skin cancer outcomes.

MASC Trials is a registered not for profit research organisation, and has an academic affiliation with Monash University, with a dedicated department supporting our research activities, the MASC Research Centre.

MASC Trials manages a diverse growing portfolio of research in the prevention, early detection and treatment of melanoma and skin cancer, including early to late phase clinical trials. This is a dynamic organisation with global reach and a strong track-record of developing, managing and delivering research that improves outcomes in patients affected by melanoma and skin cancer.

The Role

MASC Trials is seeking an enthusiastic Research Grants Coordinator who will support the Research Manager in the development of new research proposals and grant applications from initial concept development through to grant submission. The incumbent will also support the work of the Scientific Advisory Committee and Discipline Specific Advisory Committees within MASC Trials and the MASC Trials’ membership, as required.

This role requires highly developed communication skills to manage relationships with MASC Trials members and researchers, clinicians, clinical trial staff, funders and university representatives both within and outside of the organisation.

Excellent administrative and organisational skills and the ability to take initiative and operate independently and within a team are necessary to succeed in this role.

This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing team and contribute to improvement in the lives of those suffering from melanoma and skin cancer.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications and relevant work experience, preferably in health sciences or related field in the higher education/tertiary sector or at a complex, multi-faceted organisation. 
• Good working knowledge and experience in medical research grant administration processes and pre-award applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with a variety of matters.
• Accuracy, excellent administrative skills, attention to detail and highly organised.
• Willing to learn, flexible approach in dealing with change

Benefits of working with us:

• Contribute to high quality research that is practice changing
• Work in an exciting and dynamic field.
• Be a part of a supportive, growing team.
• Opportunities for self-improvement.
• Attractive remuneration package plus salary sacrificing.

Please include your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in working with MASC Trials. Please provide a minimum of two referees. Applicants must have full Australian work rights.

All enquiries to Katja Loewe via katja.loewe@masc.org.a

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Thursday 14th November 2024

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au