About the Organisation

The Spinal Research Institute (SRI) is committed to improving the lives of people with spinal cord injury. People with spinal cord injury face many challenges and secondary health complications that can diminish quality of life and capacity for independence. Our mission is to support world class research and clinical trials by working to overcome the well reported barriers in the research process, by building much needed tools for research collaboration and knowledge sharing, and actively involving people with spinal cord injury in the research process.

Visit our website to learn more: www.thesri.org.

About the position

We are seeking a Program Manager to manage and evolve the SRI’s research collaboration programs, which facilitate collaboration in spinal cord injury (SCI) research, both nationally and internationally, provide support for early career researchers, and help build SCI research capability and capacity. Programs include SCoRH - the Spinal Cord Research Hub, Collaboration Grants, and Mentor Program.

Benefits of the role:

• Small, friendly, and dynamic team, passionate about improving the lives of people with spinal cord injury

• Flexible workdays

• Work from home

• Salary packaging available

Position start date March/April 2025.

About you

• Strong program development and program management skills, with demonstrated ability in grants programs and/or online community engagement
• Knowledge and application of program evaluation models and methodologies 

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role

• Leadership and accountability for programs with many parts and stakeholders

• Excellent time management, with experience managing multiple programs at once

• Demonstrated planning and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Excellent at relationship building and networking

• Self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to work autonomously

• You have a functional workspace at home where you can work productively and conduct online meetings

• You have a passion for working in the not-for-profit sector and a strong belief in making a difference

People with lived experience of spinal cord injury are encouraged to apply for this role.

Please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Program Manager - International Research Collaborations enquiry via EthicalJobs for any questions regarding this role.

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A position description is attached.