Manager, Grants, Partnerships and Research Development

Manager, Grants, Partnerships and
Research Development
 

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 5 - Permanent Full-time 
Remuneration: $180,279.00 - $201,662.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 40
Additional Benefits: Generous Flexible Working practices, access to Fitness Passport, Novated car leasing arrangement, and Salary sacrificing to Superannuation.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards
Applications Close: Midnight on Thursday 20 August, 2026

The Cancer Institute NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!  

Where you’ll be working
The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government’s cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state.  
Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute’s purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.  
The Cancer Institute is a collaborative working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.  Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 26).

For your application to be considered
To submit your application, please provide:
•    Your resume (maximum five pages)
•    A covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements, as outlined in the Role Description

About the Opportunity
Provide strategic direction and leadership over the development and implementation of research activities across the organisation, including the management of all grants, strategic investments, and partnerships. A priority of this role is to achieve the goals of the NSW Cancer Plan as it relates to research and innovation and to provide advice on the state’s cancer research sector.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in science/ health or equivalent experience and/or demonstrated equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Sound understanding and knowledge of the management of and processes for the funding of research programs, including the monitoring of compliance.
• Knowledge and understanding of health and medical research in NSW and Australia.
• Experience in grants management.
• Sound understanding and knowledge and experience of the ethical and privacy principles for ethically approved research projects and programs.

Pre-Screening Questions

1) Please outline your experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders across a complex program to deliver an outcome against a state-wide and/or strategic plan; focus on how you engaged with the stakeholders to ensure a successful outcome.

2)    Gaining commitment to change can be very challenging. Tell us about a time when you had to lead a significant change in work priorities and processes so that they aligned with new strategic priorities. Describe the situation, your actions, and the result. What was the impact of the change on the team?

Need more information? 
1)    The Cancer Institute NSW assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description. 
Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
2)    Find out more about applying for this position 
3)    Learn more about Cancer Institute NSW

Additional Information 

•    Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description.
•    NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs. 
•    This is a permanent/temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident).  If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Contact People

Please contact the Hiring Manager, Maria Mury if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website. 

If interview adjustments are required, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.