AddressThe opportunity:
Are you a quintessential team player with a passion for problem-solving and collaboration? The Centre for Population Genomics is on the lookout for a dynamic Operations Lead to play a pivotal role in building and sustaining a healthy and supportive culture across our organisation.
As an operational builder, you'll thrive on performing gap analysis and implementing meaningful policies and processes. Comfortable in fast-moving environments, you're a pragmatist who prioritises flawless execution without losing sight of your ability to deliver. Your mission is to contribute to the growth of the Centre and support the team in making a significant impact on the lives of children affected by rare genetic diseases
This role is offered on a 3 year full time contract.
About your new team
The Centre for Population Genomics has achieved remarkable success in its early funding stages. Now, as we continue to expand and operate across two distinct institutions. This role will be instrumental in implementing and managing operational best practices across multiple foundational domains.
What’s in it for you?
- Operational Expertise: Leverage your skills to maintain an empowering environment for our research team and staff.
- Impactful Contribution: Contribute to the development of nationally significant resources, offer new diagnoses, and create systems for improved health information and innovative therapies.
- Remote-First Model: Embrace flexibility with the option to work from our Sydney or Melbourne sites, or potentially from other locations in Australia or the Asia-Pacific region.
- Travel Opportunities: Enjoy quarterly face-to-face meetings and regular leadership gatherings, fostering connections and collaboration
- Maximise your pay: Generous salary packaging options including entertainment and novated leases
Your responsibilities include:
- Oversee daily operations, leading the existing Operations team and facilitating their work to ensure the Centre functions efficiently and effectively
- Collaborate with the Associate Director to understand the Centre’s organisational strategy and priorities, focusing on translating these into actionable operational plans
- Monitor budgets and expenditure, providing insights and recommendations for cost management in a complicated funding environment
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
What we need from you:
- At least 5 years of experience in operations management & people leadership, including experience overseeing finance, people and culture, and governance frameworks
- Demonstrated experience leading & problem solving in a remote-first environment
- Outstanding people skills, proactive in communication, and capable of fostering relationships across departments
- A genuine passion and enthusiasm for the Centre’s mission
Who we are
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.
Join us!
We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with a copy of your resume and cover letter.
Please note you are not required to respond to the selection in the position description.
For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at ***********@mcri.edu.au. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.
Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Applications close: 5th April 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight time
