Job Summary
- $160,000 - $180,000 plus Super
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 14th Mar 2025
This role is identified and is available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only.
Lowitja Institute is Australia’s only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health research institute, named in honour of its patron, the late Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG. It is working for the health and wellbeing of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by facilitating high-impact quality research and knowledge exchange, and by supporting a new generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health researchers. Established in January 2010, Lowitja Institute operates on key principles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, a broader understanding of health that incorporates wellbeing, and the need for the work to have a clear and positive impact.
The Executive Manager of Research and Knowledge Translation at the Lowitja Institute collaborates closely with the Deputy CEO to advance research outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You will initiate and manage strategic research projects and consultancies to deliver the Institute’s current and future research agenda, whilst strengthening collaborations and partnerships to ensure results. You will lead the Institute’s research governance development, implementation and build internal capacity in this area.
The Executive Manager Research and Knowledge Translation will contribute to the shaping and achievement of the annual Lowitja Institute’s Business Plan, which contributes to achievement of the Strategic Plan. The position will also lead the Institute’s research governance development and implementation and build internal capacity in this area.
For a full list of responsibilities for the above roles, please contact Pipeline Talent via [email protected] using the subject line: Executive Manager, Research & Knowledge Translation - Lowitja Institute enquiry via EthicalJobs.
You are driven to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You excel as both an independent worker and an effective team member. With a high level of self-motivation, you consistently produce high-quality work. You have strong administration and organisational skills, enabling you to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. You also understand cultural safety in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander context and can contribute to a culturally safe environment.
All applications must be made in writing and include the following:
Applications are to be submitted via the Pipeline Talent website - click on Apply Now.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
For further information on the position, please contact the team at Pipeline Talent.
Nikieta Riley
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M 0417 290 711 | PH 02 8001 6603
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