Address Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
Permanent Full Time Position
About the role
The role of the Head of Research is to provide leadership in fostering excellence in research, teaching, professional activities and policy development in the academic discipline within Calvary Health Care Kogarah, and the broader health care communities locally and nationally.
About you
Ability to work within the Mission and Values of Calvary Health Care
A Masters or PhD in a health discipline and relevant research experience with a track record of palliative care/rehabilitation related research initiatives.
An established or developing reputation of leadership in the field of Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and Community Services with a high level of credibility and relevant experience within clinical settings.
Effective organisational abilities in academic and/or health system environments and capacity to work with others in a team environment working with a consultative, collaborative style of working and demonstrating outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to foster excellence in research and effectively identify research opportunities.
Demonstrated evidence of successful supervision of research and/or clinical and administrative staff
Demonstrated advanced computer literacy including an ability to undertake data analysis using software such as Excel, NVivo and SPSS.
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.
