Curtin University is an inspiring, vibrant, international organisation, committed to making tomorrow better. It is a beacon for innovation and driving advances in technology through high impact research, and offering more than 100 practical, industry-aligned courses connected to the workplaces of tomorrow.

As part of this approach, Curtin has always fostered successful partnerships with industry, business and government to enhance the quality of our scholarships, teaching and research. Our people are the key to making our services and environment uniquely Curtin. We value the contribution of our employees by offering a range of employment conditions and workplace benefits which support and develop rewarding careers, healthy lifestyle and work/life balance. Our staff are an energetic, dedicated team of professionals working together to provide Australia and the world with quality graduates and innovative research. Regardless of who you are or where you come from, you’ll find Curtin to be a friendly and relaxed place where respect for one another is a part of everyday life.

Diversity and Equity

At Curtin, we value and celebrate diversity, and we aim to create an equitable, inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong. We recognise that each person’s life experience is unique and they may identify with a range of attributes. We embrace these intersections, enabling members of our community to bring their whole selves to Curtin.

Conditions and Benefits

• 17% superannuation contributions;

• 17.5% leave loading;

• Corporate discounts including discounted health insurance, hotels across Perth and worldwide, and travel related discounts;

• Salary packaging options;

• 26 weeks paid parental leave for the birth mother;

• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave provided if a staff member is a partner or Immediate family or member of the household;

• Professional development opportunities.

In this role, you will help our researchers identify competitive state, national, and international funding opportunities and guide them through the grant application process. You will be instrumental in strengthening Curtin’s research capability by advising on proposal development, mentoring early and mid-career researchers on grant strategies, and assisting researchers at all career stages to secure funding from under-utilised sources.

This is your opportunity to play a key role in advancing health research with real-world impact. You will work closely with our researchers to uncover and capitalise on competitive funding opportunities - particularly those beyond the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Your expertise will help shape the future of health innovation in Australia.

You will:

• Provide strategic support to the Dean of Research and academic leaders on funding opportunities and research development.

• Identify and promote funding opportunities and help develop Curtin’s research strategy direction.

• Collaborate across Curtin’s network of Research Development Advisors to enhance support services for all researchers.

• Design and deliver workshops, training, and mentoring on grant writing and research strategy.

• Assist researchers in planning and preparing strong, competitive funding proposals.

• Facilitate cross-disciplinary and cross-institutional research collaborations.

• Strengthen partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including industry, government, and community.

• Track and support major research bids from idea through to funding success.

Your new Team: Faculty of Health Sciences

We aim to lead value-driven improvements in health and well-being, in partnership with health consumers, communities, and industry. Our mission is to deliver inspiring education for current and future health professionals and to conduct research that addresses both local and global health challenges in sustainable and impactful ways.

Learn more:

Faculty Strategy: https://www.curtin.edu.au/about/values-vision-strategy/curtin-2030-strategic-plan/

About the Faculty: https://www.curtin.edu.au/about/learning-teaching/health-sciences/

Role Requirements

As this is a permanent contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

Qualifications

A relevant postgraduate or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive experience in a similar role, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated high-level understanding of grant processes in a research environment, together with a solid understanding of metrics of success in research applications.

• Highly developed verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal & external stakeholders at all levels and with cross cultural sensitivity.

• High-level written communication skills with demonstrated ability to understand and present complex academic content in a clear and concise manner.

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, and the ability to lead initiatives and manage complex programs in a multi-institutional framework.

• Demonstrated high-quality research facilitation skills, and proven ability to provide high-level conceptual and analytical advice.

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively within a small team, and to communicate effectively with both internal & external stakeholders at all levels and with cross cultural sensitivity.

Desirable:

Experience in applying for and securing grant funding.

Please create a CAMPUS RADAR Candidate profile (only first two sections required - quick and easy),  tap the APPLY NOW button in the job ad, tap JOB PORTAL and upload the following documents (PDF files)

• A Cover Letter expressing your your interest and addressing the selection criteria for the role
• Your current CV/Resume
• VISA requirement: In your Cover Letter or CV, please note your VISA status and eligibility to work in this country (Australia)