• A rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on heart health.

About Heart Foundation

Heart Foundation is Australia's leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to heart health. We work to save lives and improve heart disease outcomes through research, advocacy, and education.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Manager, NSW Cardiovascular Research Network (CVRN) to oversee the day-to-day operations of the CVRN, a collaborative network of leading cardiovascular researchers and institutions across NSW.

This role is pivotal in fostering partnerships, managing research grants, and delivering strategic initiatives that build research capacity in cardiovascular health. You will work closely with key stakeholders, including government agencies, research organisations, and industry leaders, to drive meaningful impact in cardiovascular research.

You will have the opportunity to work flexibly, blending your time between home and our Sydney office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the operations of the CVRN, including stakeholder engagement and strategic initiatives.
• Provide secretariat support to the CVRN Executive Committee and Rising Stars Sub-Committee.
• Develop and manage research grant programs, ensuring transparent processes and peer review.
• Organise capacity-building workshops, networking events, and the annual Showcase & Ministerial Awards Ceremony.
• Foster collaboration between NSW research institutions, government agencies, and academic bodies.
• Ensure compliance with contractual agreements, particularly with the NSW Office of Health and Medical Research.
• Lead and support a small team to deliver CVRN's key programs and activities.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with cardiovascular researchers and institutions.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a medical research, health, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of the health and medical research landscape in NSW and Australia.
• Experience in project management, grant administration, or research strategy development.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
• Strong organisational and event management capabilities, with attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication skills to engage diverse audiences, including government, researchers, and donors.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

At our heart, we are driven by purpose. Every day, we make a meaningful impact through our work, and we are committed to supporting our employees in achieving a healthy work-life balance.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, safe, and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to represent the communities we serve and recognise the invaluable skills, knowledge, and perspectives a diverse team brings. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from all backgrounds.

What We Offer:

• Salary packaging to help you make the most of your earnings.
• Flexible work-from-home options – up to 50% of your week.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where your contributions are valued.
• Additional gifted leave during the Christmas shutdown period.
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives to support your personal and professional growth.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, safe, and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to represent the communities we serve and recognise the invaluable skills, knowledge, and perspectives a diverse team brings. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from all backgrounds.

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Click 'Apply now' to submit your application, or contact Stephanie at [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - NSW Cardiovascular Research Network enquiry via EthicalJobs if you require any workplace adjustments.

This advertisement is expected to close at the date listed. However, if we receive a large response we might close it early, so please don't delay!

All employment offers are subject to pre-employment checks, including National criminal history check, Working with Children Check, and any other relevant background checks.​

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