Grants Coordinator

Research and Awards Coordinator – 1.0 FTE (hybrid)

• Located near Chatswood Station, hybrid work – 4 days WFH, 1 day in office
• 2 to 6 weeks of Work From Anywhere in the world each year
• Access to NFP Salary Packaging
• Opportunity to work with highly driven peers, partners + stakeholders
• Work for a leading international health charity with progressive management team
• Someone who is super organised, has an eye for detail, and a desire to support end-to-end awards governance and support our members in their research aspirations

THE ORGANISATION

The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) is a health promotion charity whose mission is to lead, support and enable all health workers and researchers who aim to prevent, cure, and relieve disability caused by lung disease. The TSANZ is the only Peak Body in both Australia and New Zealand that represents all health professionals working in all fields of respiratory health.

The TSANZ is a leading advocate and provider of evidence-based policy for the prevention and management of respiratory conditions in Australia and New Zealand, undertakes professional education and training, and is responsible for significant research administration.

THE ROLE

The Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand (TSANZ) are seeking a full-time Research and Awards Coordinator with experience in project coordination and stakeholder relationship management. Bonus if you have experience in award governance. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. As part of the research and policy team, you will support our members to develop their research careers and advance knowledge in lung health.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU MUST HAVE

• This role would suit someone with years working experience, or someone happy to work at a support-level role.
• Well-developed attention to detail (this is a core requirement above educational qualifications), organisational, planning, and multi-tasking skills along with the ability to coordinate competing priorities.
• Experience in an administration, secretariat or project support or coordination role.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully administer projects and deliver successful and timely outcomes.
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships to achieve positive outcomes.
• Be proficient in MS Office suite and literature search and referencing software.

Desirable

• Exposure to or understanding of the not-for-profit and or health sector.
• Experience in any area of research governance.
• Familiarity of the research or university sector in Australia and New Zealand

Education

A recognised diploma or recognised work experience in lieu of post high school education. What is more important than educational qualifications is your attention to detail (this is a core requirement), work ethic, ability to gel with your team, and willingness to lend a hand to make the organisation thrive.

The value TSANZ provides for its staff:

• NFP Salary packaging (up to $15,900 + meals/entertainment $2,650 which significantly increases take home pay as this is a fringe (pre-tax) benefit)
• Additional performance-based leave available – 9 day fortnight at full pay
• Opportunity to work with progressive minded peers, partners + stakeholders
• Enjoy 5 weeks of Annual Leave per annum (including birthday leave and 4 days of additional year-end leave annually)
• Well-being leave (3 days per year for things like exercise, time in nature or with family)
• 2 - 6 weeks of Work From Anywhere in the world
• Free coffee, tea, healthy drinks and snacks available in the office
• Hybrid working policy which encourages people to do their best work (standard is 1 day on-site per week with added flexibility as & when required)
• 'Everyday Flexibility' to support employees to have optimal work-life balance (sliding start, finish times, time-off for personal appointments, extra work from home needed for special reasons, working non-standard hours)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

If you are highly organised, details-focused and love collaborating with internal and external stakeholders alike to create value, then this might be your ideal next role. Our workplace culture supports equity and diversity, individuals who work collaboratively and have the right attitude

View the position description here:

Apply through LinkedIn with your resume.
Contact Dr Hayley See (Head of Public Affairs, Research and Operations)

for more information.

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Do not delay – we will hire when we find the right person.