Research Grants Administrator
Research Grants Administrator
Posted
20-Aug-2025
Location
Sydney - CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs
Sector
Charities
Salary
Work Type
Permanent
Reference
3953774
Research Grants Administrator
- Opportunity to work with a highly regarded, award-winning organisation – National Breast Cancer Foundation.
- Sydney CBD (2000) office, hybrid flexibility and NFP salary packaging.
- Meaningful work – enjoy making a difference in the lives of others in the NFP sector? Apply now!
About The National Breast Cancer Foundation
The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Australia's leading not-for-profit organisation funding world-class breast cancer research towards their vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer.
Since their inception in 1994, NBCF has invested over $200M into more than 600 world-class research projects across Australia. In this time, death rates from breast cancer in Australia have improved by 40%.
They've seen remarkable results, but the job's not done.
At NBCF, they’re determined to create a better tomorrow. They know research matters, and it is central and critical to improving breast cancer outcomes. That’s why they fund the very best breast cancer research in Australia by awarding grants via an open national, competitive, and rigorous peer review process.
With a talented and committed team and an enviable reputation, NBCF is well-positioned to achieve even greater outcomes over the coming years and change the future for all those diagnosed with breast cancer.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Grants Administration, the Research Grants Administrator supports the operational delivery of NBCF’s grant schemes under the Pink Horizon Research Strategy, across the full grant lifecycle.
You will support seamless operations and respond to queries and support requests from varied stakeholders with a high level of customer service. Working in a collaborative team where no two days will be the same, you will:
- Monitor a busy inbox for the Research division, and action, communicate or escalate any grant related queries as required.
- Maintain and update tracking of grant deadlines, reporting/audit requirements, and key deliverables to support proactive planning and compliance, suggesting workflow and process improvements where possible.
- Provide meeting administration support for a variety of NBCF Committee operations and workshops as required (such as organising travel, venues and other meeting support tasks).
- Pre-Award and Post-Award Grant Management support, from coordinating documents and application materials to facilitating the execution of grant funding agreements, grant disbursements, reconciliations and acquittals.
Essential Skills and Attributes
You will be highly organised amongst competing priorities and deliverables, and be a proactive team player with exceptional communication skills.
- Relevant qualifications in science or health science, or qualifications by experience.
- Strong administrative skills with previous grant administration experience (grant administration experience in a health/medical related fields will be highly regarded).
- Intermediate to advanced skills across the Microsoft suite with the ability to pick up new systems quickly.
- First-class stakeholder management skills, and the ability to confidently communicate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to retain attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply now with your resume and a tailored cover letter directly through the advertisement. If you have any further questions, please contact Diana Linde at diana@beaumontpeople.com.au.
Applications will be assessed as they are received - there is no closing date.
At Beaumont People we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
