Research Services Grants Assistant

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.  

• Full Time/ Part Time Opportunity (4-5 days per week)
• Health Translation Hub, Randwick, NSW   
• Permanent Position
• Hybrid working environment (1 day per week in the office)

Pro-Rata Salary Range of $62k Base Plus 12% Superannuation and access to Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging with a value of up to $15,900.  (more information provided below). 

The Opportunity: 

The George Institute’s Centre for Operational and Research Excellence (CORE) is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Research Services Grants Assistant to provide essential administrative support within its newly restructured research delivery function. 

CORE plays a key role in enabling our Institute’s researchers to achieve high impact, high quality outcomes by offering tailored solutions and services now operating through 3 pillars of strategic partnering, solution design and development and regional research delivery.

This position is essential to the smooth operation of the research delivery pillar and involves supporting grant processes, coordinating documentation, maintaining accurate records and assisting with reporting and compliance requirements.  Working closely with the leadership team, our successful candidate will contribute to the Centre’s annual goals by ensuring administrative processes run efficiently and effectively.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for supporting research excellence through strong administrative practices.

Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Support post-award functions, focusing on Multi-Institutional Agreements by liaising with internal and external stakeholders and working within TGIGH and UNSW systems (SPoT, InfoEd/MyRGC, SPoC)
• Assist with Research Recognition by collaborating with the committee, coordinating applications, and maintaining a calendar of awards and prizes
• Contribute to the Global Research Strategy & Services knowledge management initiative via the Global RSS SharePoint site
• Prepare tailored funding solutions for Institute groups using the UNSW SPIN database
• Provide support for pre-award functions as needed

Skills, Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate  

• Relevant qualifications in business, administration
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong focus on quality of work
• Understand the need for and demonstrate strict adherence to confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well and flexibly i.e. autonomously, in small teams and with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to be resilient, flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments

For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here

The closing date for applications is 17 November 2025.   
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found 

The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position.  Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered.

Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health 

The George Institute for Global Health (The George) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.  

As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to: 

• Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery  
• Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale  
• Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs 
• Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship  

We pride ourselves with our 6 core values:

Excellence, Integrity, Can-do approach, Creativity, Impact, and Humanitarian Commitment. 

Your Career at The George Institute

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Smart Salary)

Receive an industry standard salary in addition to your Base Salary and Superannuation, you will have access to salary packaging benefits allowing you to use up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income on every day expenses such as rent and groceries.  You will also have an option to package up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Visit Smart Salary website for more information

• Flexible Working Arrangements

We are proud of our flexible working arrangements and the set up that suits you best - onsite, hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role)

• Professional Development Support

Employee’s of TGI recieve a $3,000 annual Learning and Development wallet to spend on approved courses to support your professional development.

• Employee Wellbeing Focus

A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys, reward and recognition programs and wellness challenges.

• Global Collaboration and Impact

Be part of a diverse international team working on projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving global health outcomes

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.  

We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

Why The George? 

We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs. 

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.  

• Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay 

• Learning and career development opportunities 
• Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave 
• YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location 
• A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact