Help turn evidence into action to improve health and wellbeing.

About the Sax Institute

We bring together the broadest range of evidence, tools and methods, data, and trusted partnerships across governments, communities, services and academia.

We connect evidence, data and decision-makers to generate independent intelligence, support better decisions and create real-world impact for a healthier future for every generation.

Our people are collaborative, curious and purpose-driven. We value flexibility, inclusion and continuous learning, and we're united by a shared commitment to improving the lives of Australians.

Why this role matters

Every role at the Sax Institute contributes to improving health and wellbeing through better use of evidence. Strong research governance helps ensure health research is conducted responsibly, delivered effectively and capable of creating meaningful impact. As the Research Governance and Grants Manager, you’ll maintain and strengthen the Institute’s research governance approach, help navigate complex requirements and support high-quality grant applications and funded projects. Your expertise will directly empower researchers and key stakeholders, build confidence across the organisation, ensure compliance with national codes and proactively create the conditions for research to translate into better health and wellbeing outcomes

What you'll do

Working as part of our Business Transformation division and reporting to the Director, Legal, Risk and Compliance, as the Institute's Research Administration Officer (RAO), you'll be responsible for providing specialist advice and proactive support directly to researchers and key stakeholders across research governance, integrity and grant funding. You’ll work collaboratively with researchers, Chief Investigators, project teams and funding agencies to strengthen research practice and support the effective delivery of funded research.

You'll:

- Partner with teams across the Institute to ensure and build understanding, confidence and engagement in research governance and integrity requirements.

- Act as the Institute's Research Administration Officer (RAO),



providing expert guidance on detailed requirements of research governance, integrity, compliance and researcher responsibilities.

- Maintain and continuously improve the Sax Institute Research Governance Framework, including its supporting policies, procedures, tools and resources.

- Directly advise researchers and project teams on responsible research practices, researcher responsibilities, governance requirements and potential breaches.

- Take the lead to support Chief Investigators and researchers to meet governance, compliance and funding requirements for awarded grants.

- Identify funding opportunities and emerging priorities through regular monitoring and horizon scanning of the research and funding landscape.

- Guide the development of grant applications by interpreting funding rules, coordinating inputs and checking non-financial compliance with grant guidelines.

- Proactively monitor grant milestones, reporting obligations, project delivery requirements and variations, helping teams identify and address emerging issues.

- Build productive relationships with funding bodies, research partners and internal stakeholders to support responsive and collaborative research delivery.

You'll bring

We’re looking for someone who will take the lead, combining substantial research governance and grants experience with sound judgement, strong stakeholder skills and a practical, team-oriented approach. You’ll be comfortable staying across and interpreting complex requirements, providing timely advice and proactively helping researchers and project teams navigate challenges while maintaining a strong focus on quality, ensuring compliance and delivery.

You'll have:

- Graduate qualifications and relevant professional experience in public health, health policy or a related field.

- Significant experience in a research environment,



ideally within institutional research.

- Strong working knowledge of research governance, ethics submissions, grant applications, grant delivery and reporting requirements.

- A detailed understanding of relevant research codes, policies, funding bodies and their strategic priorities.

- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex requirements and provide clear, timely and practical advice to researchers and project teams.

- A proactive and practical approach and ability to take the lead on research governance and grants management within the organisation.

- Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the judgement to identify, raise and help resolve risks to project delivery.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, together with a track record of building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

- Highly developed organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to balance competing priorities and work effectively with minimal supervision.

Why you'll love working here

At the Sax Institute, you'll join a team-oriented team that's passionate about making a difference.

We offer:

- Meaningful work with national impact.

- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (with 40% of your time in the office).

- Generous salary packaging perks.

- Opportunities to learn and grow professionally.

- A supportive, inclusive workplace where collaboration and curiosity are valued.

Ready to apply?

To learn more about this opportunity, visit the Careers page on the Sax Institute website.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience working in a research environment (preferably an institutional research office) to ••••@saxinstitute.org.au, quoting Research Governance & Grants Manager in the subject line.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Elisa Tringali at ••••@saxinstitute.org.au.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.

The Sax Institute is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

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