About the RACP
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) connects, represents, and trains physicians and trainee physicians across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The RACP provides services to support the delivery of training, continuing professional development, and health policy and advocacy to medical health professionals.
Our Values
Accountable | Collaborate | Indigenise and Decolonise | Lead the way | Respect
Why Join Us?
As part of our team, you will be offered a competitive remuneration salary and access to some amazing benefits including a flexible hybrid work model, additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year, paid parental leave, free annual flu vaccinations, professional development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Program, special corporate discounts and more! To view all our benefits, visit www.racp.edu.au/about/careers-at-racp.
Our 3-2-1 Hybrid Working Model
3 days from anywhere in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand per week,
2 days from an RACP office location per week,
1 of the two days per week in office spent with your team.
Job Description
The role
The RACP Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the RACP. We award fellowships, scholarships, grants and prizes to those who strive to improve the healthcare we all receive. The Grants Officer is responsible for the successful management of our online grants portal.
The role involves maintaining and improving processes to support member grant applications. This includes the end-to-end grant management journey, quality assurance and generating reports to support process improvement and evaluate impact. Overall, the work of the Grants Officer is essential for delivering quality member experiences throughout the entire grant cycle.
Desired Skills and Experience
The Successful Candidate
To be successful in the role, you will be highly organised and process driven. You will also possess:
Experience with grants management platforms and the grant life cycle process from establishment, application through to final acquittal. Highly desirable: proficient at grant applications and management of contractual agreements
Ability to use a variety of computer systems and software packages, including those to provide complex management information
Knowledge of the health research sector including funding pathways
Conducting research and evaluation on the Foundation’s impact, emerging sector trends and best practice.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with members, donors and academic institution collaborators
Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships with partners, stakeholders, and teams within the RACP.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, resources, and deliverables are met.
Ability to make timely decisions and enlist the support of stakeholders to achieve agreed grant outcomes.