Raine Medical Research Foundation

• Part-time (0.6FTE) position for 2 years
• Level 7 ($86,801 - $96,427 pro rata) plus 17% superannuation
• Opportunity for an individual with experience in research grants administration

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University.

The Team

The Raine Medical Research Foundation is the University’s largest private bequest for medical research.  Established in 1957 through a Deed of Trust, it has a Capital Investment portfolio valued at $41m (2018) with annual research allocations of $1.3m. 

The Foundation has a long-standing commitment to fund only scientific excellence and has implemented an awards policy that is fair, equitable and transparent. Total funds awarded to-date are in excess of $50m.  These funds are allocated for a wide range of research activities that extend from laboratory-based medicine to clinical research for translation into better health outcomes for the community. These programs include Priming Grants, The Raine Study, WA Department of Health/Raine Clinician Research Fellowships, Joint Research Grants, Visiting Professorships, International Postdoctoral Fellowships, Scholarships, and Prizes.

The Raine Medical Research Foundation has an established record of working closely and collaboratively with its external funding partners and stakeholders for the advancement of medical research, and it represents the University through leadership and a strong capacity to build relationships and deliver excellence.

About the opportunity

In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management and administration of research funding rounds. This will include researching and coordinating international reviewer selection, while ensuring the Foundations reputation for equitable and transparent review processes is upheld. 

About you

To succeed in this role, it is critical that you possess experience in research grants administration. Experience with Committees is desirable, as would be a background in medical research. 

Closing date: 8 September 2019

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button. In your application, please include a resume and a cover letter. A statement addressing the key selection criteria is not required.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050.

We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered.

UWA has been awarded Platinum Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2017).