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SalaryResearch Project Manager (H2Seq) - The Kirby Institute
- Employment Type: Full-time (35-hour week)
- Duration: 12 month fixed term contract (strong possibility of extension)
- Remuneration: $112,154 - $126,366 + 17% Super and Leave loading
- Location: Kensington NSW
- Full Australian working rights required
The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.
The MRFF funded Pathogen Genomics, H2Seq initiative is taking on the challenge of setting up a national network for the collection and data analysis of HIV and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genomes across the country. The network aims to combine diagnostics, epidemiology, and public health with the aim to centralize HIV and HCV data collection for improved public health response. Funded by the Commonwealth, this work is being conducted through a partnership between academia, health services and their public health units, public health laboratories, community organisations and industry, across each jurisdiction in Australia.
Why Your Role Matters:
As the H2Seq Project Manager, you will play a key role in realising the strategic goals of developing a nationally co-ordinated approach to the goal of eliminating HIV and HCV in Australia. You will be responsible for the co-ordination of developing and validating effective data management and analysis systems acknowledging the issues of ethics, data security, individual privacy and the stigma associated with these infections.
In this position, you will operate with independence and be responsible for the co-ordination and management of significant financial and operational resources. This role plays an operational and strategic partnering role with senior leadership of H2Seq in order to successfully deliver on strategic objectives relating to data collection management, and secure and effective implementation of provision of synthesised data sets to public health units and within communities.
The role of the H2Seq Project Manager reports to the H2Seq Principal Investigator, and has no direct reports.
Who You Are:
- Relevant degree with extensive knowledge and experience gained through a combination of relevant education and training in fields related to H2Seq research themes
- Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management at senior leadership levels and in complex matrix environments
- Demonstrated multi-centre project management experience and the ability to proactively undertake projects with limited direction, and the ability to manage workflow effectively in a dynamic and fast-changing environment
- Superior time management, problem-solving and organisational skills with a proven ability to establish and direct priorities for self and others, achieve objectives and meet deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail and strong healthy working relationships
- Strong consultation, influencing and negotiation skills and demonstrated success in developing partnerships with industry and research institutes or similar, and the proven ability to take a leading role in managing a wide range of relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and facilitating industry engagement
- Experience with financial and organisation management and analysis including budget development and the ability to interpret financial data at strategic and operational levels and produce and articulate reports for H2Seq partners and funding agencies
- Strong written and verbal communications skills with demonstrated experience in facilitating content development for promotional material, web content, official communications and reports with the ability to research and analyse material and summarise key issues
- A strong commitment to continuous improvement and problem solving in complex settings with the ability to provide sound strategic advice and develop and implement operation plans, policies and systems aligned to strategic objectives
- Demonstrated strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a high performing team
- Sound understanding of the tertiary education sector, trends and challenges
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before the 23rd January at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Please note: Applications will only be reviewed and contacted following the closing date.
Get in Touch (for job related queries only - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):
Jamie Cutler: Talent Acquisition Consultant
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UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Advertised: 24 Nov 2022 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Jan 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
