Organisation : Psyche Foundation Limited
Location : Melbourne (Melbourne)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Foundations, Trusts & Philanthropy
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 14 Jul, 2019
About the organisation
The Psyche Foundation is a new initiative founded to support the prevention and treatment of mental illness. It is an initiative of the founders of Aeon, the highly successful and internationally respected digital magazine of ideas and culture.
The Foundation will provide small grant funding, initially in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The Foundation has two funding priorities:
1.To fund research demonstrating the practical application of novel and effective therapeutic approaches to mental illness prevention and control. Grant proposals will be sought, by invitation, from university researchers, experienced clinicians and others working in the field of mental health according to criteria set by the Foundation.
There will be emphasis placed on encouraging public engagement by grant recipients, fostering the sharing, publishing and distribution of research findings to better promote the prevention and control of mental illness in the public sector.
2. To fund projects at the delivery level which work directly with specific groups to improve mental health outcomes in a practical way. These might be services, education, resources or digital projects. Grant proposals will be sought, by invitation, from NGOs, support services, educators or community groups, for example. This funding stream will initially be focused on projects within Australia.
About the role
The Psyche Foundation is a new initiative founded to support the prevention and treatment of mental illness. It is an initiative of the founders of Aeon, the highly successful and internationally respected digital magazine of ideas and culture.
The Foundation will provide small grant funding, initially in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
We are seeking a Grants Officer with a higher degree in mental health, psychology or behavioural science (or demonstrated experience in administering funding in these areas at a strategic level) to work with the Foundation founders and our supportive team.
The role works from the Aeon magazine offices with a creative team of editorial, production, technical and business support staff. It is a two days/week position and may suit someone looking to supplement teaching work or their own research.
The Grants Officer will:
- work closely with the Foundation Directors and Grants Committee to establish the grants program, including determining its scope, priorities, criteria for funding and measures of success
- undertake comprehensive independent research to identify and recommend suitable projects for funding by the Foundation according to the determined criteria and priorities
- work closely with the General Manager to establish rigorous processes for the assessment, monitoring, recording and reporting of grant expenditure to ensure it is in line with grant criteria and the aims of the Foundation
- provide secretariat responsibilities to the Grants Committee including preparation of papers and minutes
- work with the General Manager and other staff to build a Psyche Foundation website to promote funded projects and the aims of the Foundation.
What we are looking for
- A higher degree in mental health, psychology or behavioural science or; demonstrated experience in administering funding in these areas at a strategic level
- Demonstrated experience within a research funding environment, either through administering or applying for grants, or distributing grant funding
- High level research and analysis capabilities
- High level organisation and administration skills
- An independent and focused person who will energetically design a new program from inception.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Grants Officer via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Foundations_Trusts_and_Philanthropy
