Research & Grants Officer

About ACH Group: For over 70 years, ACH Group a leading not-for-profit in aged care, has enriched the lives of older South Australians. With over 1,900 dedicated individuals working together, we’re able to create good lives for our customers. With purpose led roles across residential care, retirement living, home and community care, health and wellness, social experiences and corporate teams, our workforce deliver impact for our residents and customers. 

The role: ACH Group are seeking a motivated and detailed oriented Research and Grants Officer for a part time role (0.6 – 0.8 considered) based in the Mile End Office. Supporting the Senior Manager Research and Students, the Research and Grants Officer is pivotal in supporting research initiatives and grant administration, to ensure that research activities and funding opportunities are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and with maximum impact.

You may be early in your career after completing your degree and ready to take on your next challenge. You could be an experienced Project Support Administrator seeking a career development with the opportunity to step into a more strategic role. Or perhaps you are a seasoned Executive Assistant looking to transition into a meaningful role that offers greater scope for project coordination and stakeholder engagement.

If you are highly organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting impactful initiatives, we would love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate and maintain research partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the end-to-end administration of research projects, including planning, reporting, tracking, and monitoring.
• Assist in identifying, applying for, and managing grant opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records and databases to ensure reporting requirements are met.
• Monitor milestones, timelines, and budgets, and provide regular status updates to key stakeholders.
• Provide high-level administrative support as needed.
• Business partner to promote and support research.

About you!

• Degree level qualification in a relevant field.
• Understanding of research ethics and governance.
• Ability to build string relationship with various stakeholders.
• High level written communication and presentation skills, including demonstrated experience in report writing for senior executives/Board.
• Ability to interpret complex information and data.
• Experience in designing and managing a project from conception to completion.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrated experience or understanding in one or more of the following:

• Stakeholder and partner engagement
• Research design
• Grant and tender submissions
• Evaluation and continuous improvement
• Research ethics and governance
• Planning and managing projects
• Policy and advocacy

• A Police Check for working in Aged Care less than 12 months old at commencement

If you want to join our amazing team, we can offer you:

• Career development with inhouse upskilling and external learning opportunities
• Friendly and inclusive culture, supporting diversity and employee wellbeing
• Free on-site flu vaccination program
• Financial advice for HESTA members, our preferred superannuation supplier
• Wellbeing program including free employee assistance program
• Recognition program acknowledging significant contributions 
• Salary packaging to maximise your take home pay
• Discounted Corporate Membership – Health Insurance – BUPA

ACH Group is a not-for-profit organisation in the Health Care Sector. This means that you can salary package up to $15,900 per annum for living expenses and $2,650 for meals/entertainment to reduce your tax.  We also offer a range of perks through our Employee Benefits Program (eg. discounted private health).

How to Apply: Press ‘Apply’ now.

Applications close: 13th of May 2025.

ACH Group celebrates and encourages workforce diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, disability or any other basis.