Strategic Bid Coordinator (Health & Medicine)

Join a collaborative team responsible for pursuing competitive funding opportunities in strategic areas that will enable major health and medical research initiatives to be delivered to benefit the Hunter region and beyond.

Job no: HRC0008457 

Category: HEW 8

Base Salary: $112,112 to 130,798 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

Position:  Full time, fixed term for 2 years

Location: Callaghan Campus and Hunter Research Medical Institute, New Lambton Heights.

Be challenged and imagine with us

As the Strategic Bid Coordinator (Health & Medicine), you will develop and coordinate competitive funding applications for major health and medical research initiatives benefiting the Hunter region and beyond.

You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for creating collaborative bids, using effective engagement strategies and communication to inform, guide, and motivate various audiences.

In this role you will:

• Manage the entire bid process, from identifying opportunities to developing stakeholder engagement strategies and assisting with writing and editing proposals.
• Work with subject matter experts and senior leaders to ensure initiatives align with the University and HMRI.
• Enhance research excellence and impact.

This fixed term position is full time until October 2026, and will be located at the Callaghan Campus and HMRI.

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• Strong leadership abilities and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills and experience in the development of strategic content.
• Experience at a university or other multi-faceted organisation project managing dynamic and strategic opportunities.
• The ability to shape the future, engage beyond the University, work collaboratively, strive for excellence, drive performance and show courage and respect.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $112,112 to $130,798 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience. 

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy).
• 17% super and salary packaging.
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme.
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
• Wellbeing programs.

About our University and the Hunter Research Medical Institute

The University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) are working in partnership with the community to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for regions in Australia and globally. Underpinned by values of excellence, equity and engagement and working together to drive research and innovation that delivers impact, the University and HMRI maintain joint strategy, infrastructure, and solutions that connect and empower local and global communities. Together our organisations are focused on delivering a strong and vibrant research culture dedicated to improving health systems and ensuring end user focused outcomes to health and medical challenges.

The University of Newcastle’s vision is to be a world-leading University for regions. Underpinning this vision is the University’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan, which outlines the University’s commitment to engagement priorities that deliver both global impact and an exceptional student experience. To learn more about the University, click here.

This role is a jointly funded position by the University and the HMRI. HMRI’s vision for 2023 and beyond is to ‘Discover Local. Cure Global’. The focus is on mobilising and engaging the region’s one million people - increasing local outcomes through health and medical research and innovation. To learn more about HMRI, click here.

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

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• If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application:

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing each of the Essential Criteria in the attached Position Description.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 4 pages.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au.

We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For specific position enquiries, please contact Justine Ulph, on (02) 4055 0274 or via email at Justine.Ulph@newcastle.edu.au

Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au Please note, we do not accept email applications.

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Closing date: Wednesday 16 October 2024 at 11.59pm AEDT

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.

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