Assistant Grants Officer - Applications
Job No.: 683535
Location: 211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $83,424 - $95,825 pa HEW Level 5 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Work with us to support world-class research. Thrive in a dynamic, service-focused environment where precision and professionalism matter. Monash University is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focussed Assistant Grants Officer (Applications) to join our high-performing Applications Team within the Monash Research Office.
In this pivotal role, you’ll be the backbone of our grant application process, ensuring funding submissions meet compliance and eligibility standards, and providing timely, accurate advice to researchers across the university. Your work will directly contribute to the success of groundbreaking research projects that make a global impact.
What You’ll Do:
- Review draft funding applications utilizing your sharp eye for detail, eligibility and compliance.
- Deliver exceptional customer service, aligned with our Service Charter.
- Provide clear and timely guidance to researchers and stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure data security and confidentiality.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives which will enhance service delivery.
What You’ll Bring:
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- A commitment to service excellence and collaborative teamwork.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with research funding bodies like ARC or NHMRC.
This is your opportunity to be part of a vibrant, supportive team that values integrity, innovation, and impact. If you're ready to help shape the future of research at Monash, we want to hear from you.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
Please submit a current copy of your resume along with a cover letter and a document in which you address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description. For further instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Dr Martina Kocan, Senior Manager - Applications, +61 3 9905 4347
Position Description: Assistant Grants Officer (Applications)
Applications Close: Friday 5th September 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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