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Program Manager

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

Who we are?

The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) is home to significant scientific discoveries. We believe there is an answer, a cure or a better treatment for every childhood condition and we’re determined to find it. We are a diverse team of world-leading researchers, doctors, engineers, and hardworking professionals in corporate and scientific services from all corners of the world with one shared goal to transform child health worldwide. Our strength lies in our partnership and co-location with The Royal Children’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne the Melbourne Children’s Campus. This rare model amplifies opportunities to quickly translate research into clinical care. At MCRI, you’ll also find our subsidiary organisation, the Victorian Clinical Genetics Services (VCGS), a specialist childhood, prenatal and adult genetics service. VCGS provides an integrated genetic consultation, counselling, testing and diagnostic support service to children, adults, families and prospective parents.

Together, we share a powerful vision: re-imagine the future of child health.

About the program: Generation Victoria (GenV)

GenV is a world-first initiative that transforms the whole of the State of Victoria into a single dynamic health and solutions platform, breaking down barriers in research to solve pressing questions and translating that into tangible actions that can improve the health, development and well- being of children and younger adults (their parents). One of the world’s largest birth cohorts, GenV will be open to all 170,000 babies born in Victoria over two full years. Its design comprises consent; use of existing data and Biosamples; augmented with GenV-specific measurement (the ‘ePhenome’); and a design to maximise its multi-use potential eg to support trials, registries, place and community, discovery and health services research at the population level.

Your Opportunity

The Generation Victoria (Gen V) Program Manager is responsible for leading the team that will deliver the capabilities for research data and samples to be collected and made available for use by the Research community within time and budget expectations.

The role will primarily involve setting the overall delivery plan and overseeing a group of Project Managers to deliver against this for each stream. Further, oversight of governance functions with the assistance of a PMO team, communications plans and financial performance are key elements of this role. The Research and Scientific groups within GenV and MCRI more broadly along with the GenV funding partners are important stakeholders for GenV and the Program Manager will play an important role to ensure their needs are being addressed and they remain informed of progress, risks and issues. We are looking for senior person who specialises in program delivery, has a strong understanding of the research and health environments, is successful in delivering transformation projects, and excels at achieving cohesion among a project’s diverse contributing team.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Liaising with GenV’s Directors/Principal Investigator and Deputy Directors/Co-investigators to translate GenV’s strategic goals into defined operational plans.
  • Managing GenV’s Program Office, including implementing, managing and updating GenV’s systems for:
    • Strategic & operational planning (including Business Plan)
    • Delivery against committed plan for technology and non-technology activities.
    • Over-arching governance including reporting to the Steering Committee and funding partners.
    • Oversight of key vendor relationships and involvement in performance monitoring and conflict resolution.
    • Ensuring standards are set and adhered to for all aspects of program delivery.
    • Working with MCRI stakeholders and participate in activities as required (e.g. Internal audits).
    • Overseeing and governance of all internal and external GenV communications.
    • Setting standards and effectively governing schedule, budget, risks, issues and dependencies across the program.
    • Ensuring the capabilities delivered are in accordance with legal and regulatory obligations.
  • Working to achieve cohesion among GenV’s diverse team.
  • Managing the performance and ongoing professional development of direct reports.
  • Ensuring GenV’s sustainability to the greatest extend possible.

Selection Criteria not limited to:

  • Strong track record of successful delivery of large, complex programs within committed time and financial constraints.
  • Ten years’ experience in project and program delivery.
  • Strong leadership skills, including ability to bring together team members from diverse backgrounds.
  • Outstanding communication skills with the ability to gain cooperation and influence stakeholders from diverse sectors to achieve scientific and program goals.
  • Experience of successful Program delivery within an Agile framework.
  • Highly proficient in management across multiple stakeholders with different and potentially competing interests; able to build successful multidisciplinary teams.
  • Self-motivation, with enjoyment of being challenged and strong results and can-do orientation.
  • Broad understanding of the health and research sectors, such as legislation and governance across government, services and the research sector; and the IT platforms for management and use of data; experience in child or population health highly valued.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills and the ability to promote understanding of complex issues, consensus and cooperation across a large number of sectors and organisations.
  • Well-developed ability to analyse situations and formulate and communicate strategic approaches/responses.
  • High level strategic advice and liaison with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience in the application of frameworks, models and methods relevant to delivery of the work program including; governance in the not-for-profit sector, project management, change management, program management and financial management.

What’s in it for you:

  • 1 Year Full -Time Contract (Possible Extension).
  • Attractive Salary (Depending on Experience) + Super + Salary packaging.
  • Salary Packaging, Well Being Program and much more.
  • Be part of a happy team of people who like what they do and are passionate about making a difference.

Apply Now!!

For a full list of responsibilities and the key selection criteria download the position description.

Only applicants who address the key selection criteria will be considered. In one document please place your cover letter, key selection criteria, and resume. Applications will only be considered when submitted via the MCRI website.

For specific questions not answered in the PD please contact Natasha Zaritski [email protected].

Click apply to proceed with your application.

Position Reference: 29454

On occasions where we receive a large number of applications, we may close the advert ahead of the publicised closing date. We would therefore advise that you submit your completed application as soon as possible.

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