Research Operations Manager - Kids Heart Research - REQ580083
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration: 84436 - 112331 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ580083
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
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Additional Information
• An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
The role encompasses administration of finances, fundraising, grants, ethics submissions, publications, reporting activities, and staffing.
Additionally, the Research Operations Manager maintains effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including Workforce Services, Finance, Kids Research, Public Relations, patients and their families. They also collaborate with universities, external research partners, and funding bodies to ensure efficient research delivery and compliance with grant funding requirements.
- A degree in science, health or business management or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and work experience.
- Highly developed interpersonal and written communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with a range of professionals at multiple organisational levels.
- Ability to operate in a frequently changing environment with many responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience in contributing to operational and administrative activities within a research group or institution.
- Demonstrated high level organisation and time management skills with excellent attention to detail, as well as a demonstrated ability to be self-directed and innovative.
- Demonstrated high level skills & experience in project management and/or planning and development.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Henderson on rebecca.henderson@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 14/06/2025
