• Competitive Salary + Superannuation + Salary Packaging ($15,900.00 + Meal & Entertainment expenses)
• Flexible working hours, hybrid working and access to 9-day fortnight benefit 
• Full-Time, Permanent

About the Institute

Located on Gadigal and Bidjigal land (Randwick NSW), Black Dog Institute is the only Medical Research Institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the full lifespan, our aim is to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. For over 20 years, we have been at the forefront of mental health research and have maintained a reputation as the face of mental health research and treatment in Australia.

Through our unique ‘translational’ research approach, we turn our world-class research into treatments, prevention strategies, clinical services, educational programs, and e-health products. These allow us to continue our work in leading Australia’s population health response, and champion the ongoing conversation of mental health in our society.

Our work is used to distributed through the public and is used to drive evidence informed change across the mental health sector, setting the foundation for better mental health for all.

• Hybrid work, 1-2 days per week in office (consistent with team collaboration days)
• 35 hour work week, flexible hours agreements & 9-day fortnights
• Salary Packaging: $15,900.00 of your base salary tax free & up to $2650.00 meal & entertainment
• Family first, people first culture, we put our research into action at work to make sure we maintain mental health and wellbeing at work
• Pet friendly workplace
• Leave benefits including public holiday swap, gifted annual leave, and wellbeing leave
• Employee discounts

Desired Skills and Experience

The Role

The Director of Research Translation and Commercial Services (DRT&CS) is responsible for providing operational and strategic leadership across the Research Translation and Commercial Services Directorate of the Black Dog Institute.

Reporting into the Chief Operating Officer the DRT&CS will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), to enable a high-performing team that is able to grow and achieve the strategic goals of ‘The Institute’.

The DRT&CS will be responsible for the translation and commercial operations of the Institute and will manage a diverse team of leaders that work across Translation & Implementation, Sales, Operations, Clinical Services and Commercialisation.

The DRT&CS will also work closely with other Black Dog Executives to drive improved governance and risk management and facilitate translations of research into implementation and action across multiple domains.

Duties & Responsibilities

Executive Leadership

• Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer and the Executive Leadership Team to develop and implement the Black Dog Institute’s strategic objectives.
• Develop, execute and implement a revenue growth and diversification plan for the Directorate, whilst delivering short, medium and long term revenue growth targets.
• Develop an effective sales strategy, pipeline, sales targets and sales reporting.
• Foster a commercial and sales culture and focus across the Directorate.
• Empower the Translation & Commercial Services team by driving a high performing culture and promoting a collaborative environment.
• Contribute to the coordination of Operational, Resource and Budget (ORB) planning and to enable board reporting processes.
• Measure and report on operational performance and develop plans to improve relevant key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with other Executives and internal stakeholders to accomplish short and long- term operational goals.
• Navigate complex change initiatives.

Research Translation and Commercialisation

• Support of the Research Translation Framework operating system and the smooth transition of projects through this system.
• Support commercialisation of Black Dog intellectual property and establish effective processes across the Research Translation Framework to protect and manage Black Dog’s intellectual property.
• Establish and embed high quality systems and processes to support the planned growth of the organisation.
• Lead the establishment of high performance and efficient operations across all areas of ‘The Institute’.
• Drive income growth, lead improvement in business efficiencies and organisational processes, monitor business performance, ensure regulatory compliance and assist in building an organisational culture that drives the Institute in meeting its key objectives.
• Leverage market insights, business acumen, and innovative approaches to enhance revenue streams and ensure sustainable financial performance.
• Develop and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiencies whilst ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies and procedures.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential Criteria

1. Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in an executive management/director position in a commercial or finance related field.
2. Demonstrated strong leadership skills in fostering a culture of collaboration, motivating and engaging a team of Senior Managers to meet strategic and organisational goals.
3. Outcomes-driven professional with strong business and commercial acumen and a proven ability to foster a high-performing team culture.
4. Demonstrated strong experience across financial, people management, business development, income generation and strategic leadership.
5. Demonstrated background and experience in establishing a sales strategy and in managing teams to deliver against sales targets.
6. Demonstrated experience in optimising business processes and identifying and implementing change in operational performance to drive efficiencies in operations.
7. Understanding of risk management and governance for safety and wellbeing.
8. Strategic organisation planning and implementation ability to inspire and communicate vision to all levels within the business.
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence a diverse teams of senior leaders.
10. Proven experience in driving significant change and experience successfully implementing business processes and systems.
11. Experience managing and successfully executing large scale cross organisational projects.

Desirable Criteria

1. Understanding of the healthcare, mental health and/or research sectors.

EEO Statement

Black Dog Institute is committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our wider community. We ensure equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of age, appearance, carer status, cultural and/or racial background, disability, gender identity, lived experience, religion or sexual orientation.

How to Apply

To become a part of the Black Dog Institute team, follow the Apply Now link to ELMO to apply and submit your most up to date resume. If you are shortlisted for the role, we will call you and let you know you are successful. Please do not respond to any suspicious emails requesting you to upload your ID or personal details. We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.