Program Manager - Telethon Kids Respiratory Research Centre
Ensure the Centre leads childhood respiratory research; discovers novel therapies for asthma and cystic fibrosis while developing new collaborations
Summary about this job
Clinical/Medical Research
Company: Telethon Kids Institute
Location: Perth
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-2-1166-1549
Fax: +61-7-6562-1280
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Detail information about job Program Manager - Telethon Kids Respiratory Research Centre. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Coordinate activities of the Respiratory Research Centre
- Contribute to strategic direction and facilitate research network development
- Part time (0.8 FTE) initially for 18 months with possibility of extension
The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations with impressive facilities in Subiaco, Western Australia. It is home to more than 500 staff and postgraduate students who are dedicated to tackling the major causes of childhood disease, disability and disadvantage. Our research teams are among the world's best and we have strong affiliations with Princess Margaret Hospital for Children and all the major Western Australian universities, particularly The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.
2018 will be a significant year for the Telethon Kids Institute with a move to brand new premises within the new children's hospital building at the QEII Campus in Nedlands. The new building will see the Telethon Kids Institute co-located with the new Perth Children's Hospital and housed in state-of-the-art premises with increased space and improved access to leading edge technology and research facilities.
The Opportunity
The diverse activities of the newly established Telethon Kids Respiratory Research Centre will be coordinated by the Program Manager who will be responsible, with the Centre Director, to ensure that the Centre:
- Leads childhood respiratory research in Australia
- Discovers novel therapies for asthma and cystic fibrosis
- Collaborates with new local, national and international partners to maximise the impact of our research
- Measurably improves the respiratory health of Aboriginal children
The Role
- Engage with and manage relationships between internal and external stakeholders including consumers;
- Develop and contribute to the strategic directions of the Centre
- Provide high level consultation for key strategic decision making
- Coordinate activities of the Centre;
- Work with the communications and development teams to develop a “Brand” and maximise funding opportunities
- Support diverse research teams in order to maximise efficiency and collaboration
- Identify opportunities for competitive funding
- Facilitate the establishment of successful research networks through effective communication, support and encouragement.
Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Science
- Excellent communication, scientific writing and presentation skills
- Facility with online collaboration tools
- Scientific literacy
- Organizational ability
- Experience managing small teams
- Experience writing reports
- Good understanding of Ethics and Governance of research projects
This is a part time role (0.8 FTE) initially until 31/12/19 with the possibility of extension.
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check and Working With Children's Check prior to commencement.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available at www.telethonkids.org.au
Submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience that make you suitable for this role (maximum one page) to [email protected]
Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact: Stephen Stick, [email protected]
Closing Date: Friday 20 July 2018, 5pm