Research and Program Manager, Everymind

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the senior leadership team at Everymind where you will provide strategic leadership across research and evaluation and knowledge translation programs for Everymind.

Everymind is:

• a leading national institute dedicated to the prevention of mental ill-health and suicide
• a non-clinical service working nationally on prevention programs, translational research, strategic communications and policy advice
• funded through government, philanthropic, research and corporate grants
• located by the beach in the heart of Newcastle
• supportive of flexible working arrangements

 
Our team are:

• passionate about the work we do
• dedicated to working in partnership with others for maximum impact
• inclusive, supportive and fun
• multidisciplinary - with staff working across projects, research, communications and administration

 
For further information please visit www.everymind.org.au or follow us on Facebook and Twitter (X) @EverymindAU

About the role:
As a member of the senior leadership team, reporting to the Director, the Research and Program Manager will provide leadership across research and evaluation for Everymind as well as leading the knowledge program area which includes the national Life in Mind program and Lifeways project.

The successful candidate will be supported with a thorough orientation and onboarding process with the Director and other members of the Senior Leadership team at Everymind in line with practices across HNELHD. In line with our strategic plan, Everymind is committed to investing in our people through the implementation of our Workplace Wellbeing Framework and by providing extensive opportunities for professional and career development, utilising both internal and external resources.

About you:
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in leading research and evaluation teams with a proven track record in identifying and securing research partnerships and funding.  In addition to this the Research and Program Manager will showcase exceptional project management skills with demonstrated experience leading a team to deliver on large scale projects on time and within budget.

Benefits:

• Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year or a 9-day fortnight (for full-time employees)
• Superannuation contributions 11.5%
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered (minimum 4 days per week).
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.