Overview
Grants & Research Administrator Jobs in St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia at Breakthrough T1D Australia
Title: Grants & Research Administrator
Company: Breakthrough T1D Australia
Location: St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) is the global leader in funding research to cure, prevent, and treat Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). We are looking for a mission-driven Grants & Research Administrator to join our team in St Leonards and help us accelerate life-changing research.
If you are an administrative pro with a science background and a passion for impact, we want to hear from you.
The Opportunity
This is a fixed-term position (2 years) with flexible part-time hours ranging from 0.4 to 0.8 FTE (15 to 22.5 hours per week). You will work within a flexible hybrid model based at our St Leonards office, supporting the full grant lifecycle—from launch to close-out.
What You'll Do
- Administer the Grant Lifecycle: Manage national and international funding programs from pre-award to post-award.
- Operations & Compliance: Refine grant processes, update SOPs, and maintain templates to ensure maximum efficiency.
- Track Progress: Monitor grant milestones, financial reporting, and outcomes using centralized dashboards.
- Support the Experts: Facilitate peer review panels, manage reviewer engagement, and provide administrative support to the Research Team and Grants Manager.
- Collaborate: Work across fundraising, community, and marketing teams to share our research impact.
What You Bring
- Education: A Bachelor of Science or a similar qualification in medicine or a research-related field is essential.
- Experience: At least 2 years of general administration experience (preferably in a university, government, or NFP setting). Experience in grants operations is a major plus.
- Technical Chops: High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, data reporting, and project tracking.
- Mindset: You are a collaborative team player with a solutions-focused approach and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Why Join Us?
- Salary Packaging: Access to FBT-exempt packaging to increase your take-home pay.
- Extra Time Off: Additional "Family and Renewal" days during the end-of-year office closure, plus a dedicated Wellness Leave day.
- Growth: Real opportunities for professional development in a high-impact environment.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume.
