Grants & Governance Manager

HammondCare; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging (NFP)

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Hybrid work options

Health & wellbeing programs

Counselling support

Career development opportunities

Referral bonuses

Job summary

HammondCare is seeking a permanent full-time leader to head the Research Governance Office, overseeing governance, compliance and assurance across Hammond Innovations' research and innovation portfolio. Based at our Head Office in St Leonards, NSW, the role contributes to grant-funded and externally sponsored projects, with hybrid working options and a strong commitment to mission-led care.

Join a not-for-profit, Christian organisation with over 90 years of experience, dedicated to improving

Responsibilities

• Lead HammondCare Research Governance Office and oversee governance, compliance and assurance across Hammond Innovations' research and innovation portfolio.
• Ensure all grant-funded, philanthropically funded and externally sponsored projects are effectively governed, audit-ready, and aligned with funder, contractual and organisational requirements.
• Maintain governance frameworks, policies, templates, registers, approval pathways and reporting processes throughout the funding lifecycle.
• Strengthen research governance capability across teams and stakeholders.

Job description

Make a difference everyday Join HammondCare and help improve quality of life for older Australians in need. As a not-for-profit, Christian organisation, we provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care. Mission-led, we build passionate teams who support older people through life’s most difficult circumstances. With over 90 years of experience, we’re known for our relationship-based approach. Whether it’s in our homes, hospitals or the community, we bring skill, empathy and innovation to every moment of care. It’s not just care. It’s HammondCare.

About the role

This role leads the HammondCare Research Governance Office and oversees governance, compliance and assurance activities across Hammond Innovations' research and innovation portfolio. It ensures all grant-funded, philanthropically funded and externally sponsored projects are effectively governed, audit-ready, and aligned with funder, contractual and organisational requirements. The position promotes consistent governance practices across Hammond Innovations by maintaining frameworks, policies, templates, registers, approval pathways and reporting processes throughout the funding lifecycle. It also strengthens research governance capability across teams and stakeholders. This permanent full-time opportunity is based at our Head Office in St Leonards, NSW, offering the chance to contribute to HammondCare's growing research and innovation portfolio. Full and detailed position description can be requested via [e-mail]

Key Responsibilities

• Governance, Compliance & Assurance
• Grants Governance & Funding Enablement
• Project Governance & Investigator Support
• Funding Diversification & Commercial Support

What we can offer you

We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)
• Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave (prorated part-time)
• Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements
• Discounts on everyday products and services
• Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families
• Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families
• Health & Wellbeing programmes
• Reward & Recognition programmes
• Referral bonuses
• Career and professional development opportunities

As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits! Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres. When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.

We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work. Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years.

Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care. We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills. Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals.

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare.