Provide quality advice and support to the JCU research community on research funding and grant opportunities, applications, and administration

• Work with world-leading researchers from across the globe
• Flexible Work Arrangements | 5 weeks annual leave
• Enjoy a tropical lifestyle whilst achieving your career goals
• HEWL 7 - $86,638 - $95,805 +17% super

Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) is now looking to appoint a Research Grants and Opportunities Advisor. This is a full-time continuing opportunity and can based at any JCU Campus.

How you’ll make a difference

We welcome applications from candidates from diverse career experiences and backgrounds, including business, government, non-for-profit, the health sector or education sectors, with experience in contributing to and managing strategic initiatives, projects and/or funding programs.

You will work collaboratively with the JCU research community to ensure research and grant funding opportunities and sector developments are communicated in a timely fashionProviding quality advice on research and grant tender application policies, procedures, and administration you will support JCU researchers to submit competitive and successful applications and will be instrumental in promoting JCU’s research performance and strategic research intent.

What you’ll bring 

• An enthusiasm and passion to support international, world-leading researchers in successful research grants and tender applications.
• Broad knowledge of the application of higher education, State or Australian Government guidelines, policies, and procedures in relation to funding initiatives, research administration and/or grant and tender management activities.
• Significant strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills in relation to funding initiatives, research administration and/or grant and tender management activities.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with a variety of stakeholders including university staff, industry professionals, and government organisations.
• Proven ability to judge shifting priorities and conflicting deadlines.

Research at JCU

JCU conducts nationally significant and internationally recognised research in areas such as marine sciences, biodiversity, tropical ecology and environments, global warming, tourism, and tropical medicine and public health care in under-served populations. Our aim is to position ourselves as a national and international leader in teaching and research addressing critical challenges facing the tropics worldwide.

Tropical Townsville

Providing a laid back tropical lifestyle that is complemented by capital city comforts, no other Australian city boasts the resilience, diversity, lifestyle & economic potential that the Townsville North Queensland Region enjoys. Townsville offers a dynamic lifestyle coupled with strong economic prosperity. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, Townsville’s lifestyle is second to none. Click here for more information on living in Townsville.

Consider Cairns

Cairns is a very special part of the world and residents enjoy a great way of life. The unparalleled natural attractions, superb climate and tropical lifestyle make Cairns one of Australia’s most desirable places to live, visit and do business. Cairns is a friendly, safe, and sophisticated international city, alive with charm and spirit. Cairns boasts word class schools, universities, health services, sporting and recreation facilities and enjoys a wonderfully diverse range of community and cultural celebrations.

Why you’ll love working JCU?

At JCU we firmly believe that people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff. We live by our values and deliver against our Strategic Intent in an environment that values respect, excellence and delivering a sustainable future for the people of the Tropics.

We offer:

• generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions
• ongoing professional and career development
• attractive options for salary packaging
• work and life balance with a 36.25 hour working week
• five weeks annual recreation leave with cash-out annual leave and time in lieu options
• 15 days personal leave
• Individual Flexibility Arrangements
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• access to online media subscriptions
• corporate discount on health insurance
• on-site facilities including medical, cafes, childcare and gymnasium
• relocation and accommodation assistance may be negotiated

What matters to us at JCU?

Our People - Our staff, students, and the communities we serve

Our Education - Knowledge has the power to change lives

Our Place - the Tropics and beyond

Our Research - a catalyst for innovation and knowledge generation

Our values

Authenticity | Excellence | Integrity | Respect

Our values are the qualities that define what we stand for. They capture the standards that we live by and guide the way we behave and work together.

Want to know more?

Click on Apply now and you will be redirected to the JCU Careers website.

Apply for Vacancy Reference Number 18425

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, so we encourage you to apply today.

Applications close Sunday 4 June 

James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming