• Appointment commensurate with experience: PSC 8 $108,195 to $117,117 or PSC 9 $126,238 to $131,344 per annum
• Full-time, Ongoing
• Parkville and Heidelberg Locations

About Us

Join one of Australia’s leading research institutes, where innovation meets integrity. We’re committed to advancing science that changes lives, and we need passionate professionals to help us uphold the highest standards of governance and compliance.

About The Role

We are seeking a Strategic Grants Officer to join our Grants Office team. This role is pivotal in strengthening research competitiveness by supporting researchers to identify funding opportunities and develop high-quality grant applications. Working closely with researchers, funding bodies, and University of Melbourne research offices, you will provide expert pre‑award grant development support, funding intelligence, and proposal coordination across national and international funding schemes.

What You'll Do

• Identify, analyse and communicate funding opportunities from government, industry and philanthropic sources
• Provide strategic advice to researchers on funding options, eligibility and grant development approaches
• Coordinate grant development timelines and submissions
• Review applications for quality, compliance and alignment with funding criteria
• Develop funding alerts, guidance materials, templates and toolkits
• Deliver workshops, information sessions and internal grant support programs
• Maintain accurate funding and application records and track success rates
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure policy, governance and financial compliance
• Support reporting requirements for NHMRC and other funding bodies
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance institutional grant success

About You

You are a highly organised and collaborative professional with strong communication and editorial skills, and a genuine interest in supporting research excellence. Flexibility may be required during peak grant periods, including occasional work outside standard hours.

You will bring:

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in a health science discipline and/or at least 4 years relevant experience (or equivalent combination)
• Broad scientific understanding and familiarity with biomedical terminology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service mindset and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• High attention to detail and demonstrated confidentiality and professionalism

Desirable

• Experience with online grant management systems (e.g. Sapphire, RGMS, RMS, Grants.gov)
• Experience with financial policy interpretation, budgeting or data analysis

How to Apply

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with a Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience and your Resume. Please note that you are not required to respond to the criteria in the Position Description.

Applications close Wednesday 15 April 2026.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. The preferred applicant for this job will be asked to consent to a police check.

Why Join Us?
•    Be part of a purpose-driven team making a tangible impact.
•    Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and inclusivity.
•    Flexible working arrangements available.

Working at the Florey:

With a 50-year history, the Florey is the largest brain research centre in the Southern Hemisphere, with teams of researchers dedicated to building knowledge on a range of neurological and psychiatric conditions. Learn more about our Research Impact.

Our reputation for innovative research and our position as the leading brain research institute in the Southern Hemisphere attracts the best and brightest. Connected by our shared mission to improve lives through brain and mental health research, The Florey provides a dynamic and inspiring workplace where you can develop your career. We have a deep commitment to diversity and creating an inclusive workplace culture where our people can excel and thrive and support our exceptional people to make a positive impact on the local and global research community.

Learn more about working at the Florey here.

For enquiries, please contact our People and Culture Team on employment@florey.edu.au.