Manager, Oral Health Research and Partnerships

Selection Criteria 

1. Postgraduate qualifications in oral health or a relevant health discipline.
2. Demonstrated effective leadership in a clinical and/or academic environment and a proven ability to provide management of a research agenda across multiple settings and sites.
3. Demonstrated clinical research experience with peer reviewed journal publications and success in attracting research and development grants from industry/agencies and/or nationally competitive granting bodies.
4. High level communication skills in all aspects of research including working within complex team structures and a wide range of stakeholders, and proven capacity to effectively negotiate, influence and maintain cooperative working relationships with managers, clinicians and academics towards targeted outcomes.
5. Evidence of effective supervision of research and/or higher degree by research students.
6. Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills, including demonstrated ability in translating research findings into relevant clinical practice.
7. Capacity for self-directed work and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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For role related queries or questions contact Kara Clarke on Kara.Clarke@health.nsw.gov.au. 

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 
At the NSW Health we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit The Stepping Up Initiative. 

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

COVID-19 Vaccination Compliancy 
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Additional information

• This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. 
• Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.   

Applications Close: 21 April 2024 (11:59PM)