AddressWelcome to St John of God Health Care
St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.
With over 127 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.
St John of God Health Care Group Services is seeking a Group Manager Research Office to manage the efficient and effective operations of the St John of God Health Care Research and Clinical Trial Network. In this position you will undertake and supervise clinical trials, as well as oversee research training and education for all clinical caregivers including medical, nursing and allied health.
This role is offered on a Permanent fulltime basis working 76 hours a fortnight.
The Position
- To undertake all management responsibilities for the operations of all research at SJGHC.
- To undertake all management responsibilities for the operations of the commercial Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) at SJGHC
- Assist the Director of Research with the preparation of annual research budgets in consultation with relevant departments and other stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to enhance research governance frameworks, working in collaboration with SJGHC Human Research Ethics Committee representatives.
- Working with the Director of Research, identify research partners and foster development of collaborative and constructive relationships.
- Liaison with SJG Divisions to facilitate inter-divisional collaboration.
- Promote SJGHC based research at state, national and international fora if required.
The successful candidate will have:
- A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
- Qualification and/or experience of service provision in the medical research or health sector either private or Government.
- Experience with research planning and conduct.
- Demonstrated ability to manage clinical trial research agreements.
- Excellent computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database packages.
- Working knowledge of good clinical practice and clinical regulatory ethical and legal frameworks.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with diverse groups of people within the clinical and medical research community.
- Knowledge of quality assessment and assurance principles and practices.
- Demonstrated excellence in communication and interpersonal skills. Possession of excellent time management skills, and ability to manage conflicting priorities and to work using own initiative.
- Proven ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders from differing backgrounds.
- Demonstrated track record in research domain.
The Benefits:
- Highly competitive salary & conditions
- Generous salary packaging options
- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent, or other everyday living expenses
- Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
- Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
- A welcoming & supportive culture
- Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
- Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave
- Close to public transport in central CBD location
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave
- All applicants must address the Selection Criteria (as detailed on the last page of the Position Description)
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19, or meet the criteria for exemption, in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
For enquiries please contact Lucinda Cavanagh, Executive Assistant on ﴾08﴿ 6116 0500
