Project Manager

Project Manager

UWA Medical School

• This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers making a difference in hearing loss in the Indigenous community.
• Level B, 0.8 FTE part-time appointment on a two-year fixed term basis
• Base salary range: $108,509 – $128404 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

UWA’s Medical School brings together the brightest students, experienced clinicians and committed researchers to unlock the greatest health challenges of our day. Celebrating over 60 years, the Medical School is an infinite source of teaching and learning for individuals who share our goal of delivering better health outcomes today and into the future.

The Centre of Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH) located in the Medical School, was established in 1992 to promote the concept of holistic health care and cultural security in relation to Aboriginal health and health care practice, research and learning.

The Centre is in the Bilya Marlee building on the main UWA campus.

About the opportunity

As the appointee, you will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of all aspects of the MRFF Hearing Loss Research Project across Western Australia and in Darwin, Northern Territory. The Hearing Loss study will involve coordinating and supporting a team of chief investigators, the Hearing Loss research team, post graduate students, stakeholders, partner organisations, Indigenous stakeholders, and community organisations to investigate the barriers and enablers of access to hearing services for older Indigenous adults across the life course. This study will explore the lived experiences of older Indigenous adults with hearing loss and the impact that this has on their cognitive, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing and quality of life.

You will be under the broad direction of and work collaboratively with the Director of the Centre of Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH) as the Research Lead of the MRFF Hearing Loss Research Project in managing the financial and administrative management of the research project and programs.

 To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant degree qualification, preferably at Masters, or PhD level or with equivalent research management experience. A postgraduate qualification is desirable.
• Demonstrated health-related research experience, preferably community-based research at the coordinator level.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively liaise and work with Aboriginal community members, organisations, and other stakeholders in a culturally safe manner.
• Highly developed planning and organisational skills, including with project and budget management.
• Demonstrated written and interpersonal communication and high-level consultation skills, including experience in liaising with funding bodies (including philanthropic) to attract and write grants for research funding.
• Experience in writing and publishing papers, media reports and communications.
• Demonstrated experience in staff and / or post graduate student supervision.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   POSITION DESCRIPTION {Project Manager} (003).pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 8 April 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Dawn Bessarab on (08) 6488 20***or at *************@uwa.edu.au

This position is open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at *********@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.