About the position

The Manager, Strategic Planning works closely senior scientists and senior departmental managers to develop, implement and monitor the delivery of WEHI's planning framework and integrated planning cycle. The Manager will work with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate efforts to develop and deliver WEHI's high level planning documents including the 5-year strategic plan and annual plans. In addition, the Manager, Strategic Planning is responsible for the delivery of specific projects and programs of strategic significance to the institute.

Selection Criteria

Personal qualities

• Superior interpersonal communication and leadership skills, including the ability to liaise, mediate and influence at all levels
• An inclusive work style that supports the cooperative culture throughout the institute and that promotes collaboration with the broader sector
• High level of energy, enthusiasm and initiative including a commitment to continuous improvement
• Proven ability to thrive in a changing and fast-paced environment

Knowledge and skills

• Demonstrated experience of leading, managing, and motivating others to deliver objectives
• Ability to see issues from an organisation wide capacity and take a future focussed view in order to contribute to, gather and communicate the strategic needs of the organisation and develop solutions
• Ability to work in partnership and use consultative practices and influence methods to help others understand organisational issues and solve competitive and strategic issues
• Experience in and understanding of strategic planning with experience establishing priorities, allocating resources and meeting deadlines
• Project management skills, the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, and to maintain tact and composure in such circumstances
• Ability to investigate, analyse and consolidate information to position proposals in a broader context
• High level interpersonal communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to liaise, mediate and influence
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, exercise judgment and initiative to identify and rectify problems

Qualifications and experience

• PhD in medical biology or other related field highly desirable, with a strong background and understanding of the biomedical sector.
• Experience in leading teams in strategic planning or program development.

Terms of appointment

This position is an ongoing role in a full time capacity.

Salary is Professional Services Employee Level 9 ($123,671- $133,867). Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.

WEHI - Brighter together

WEHI is where the world's brightest minds collaborate and innovate to make discoveries that will help us to live healthier for longer. Our medical researchers have been serving the community for more than 100 years. We bring together people with different skills and experience who are committed to long-term discovery. Our teams of researchers are committed to solving the most complex health problems, making transformative discoveries for cancer, infectious and immune diseases, developmental disorders and healthy ageing.

WEHI is a place where people are able to shine. People who are inquisitive, who are committed, who are passionate. People who want to make a difference. And we are committed to ensuring they have the tools to flourish, personally and professionally. We are a community of researchers, students and professional service staff who work towards achieving discoveries that improve human health. We are driven by collaboration, curiosity and creativity. We are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world. We are WEHI. We are brighter together.

How to Apply

Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.

General enquiries can be directed to Ann Du - [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Strategic Planning enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is available here.

WEHI's commitment to diversity and inclusion

At WEHI we strive to foster a flexible working environment that encourages individual differences and promotes collaboration and creativity. We recognise that talent does not sit within a single identifiable group in our society and that WEHI's ability to shape contemporary scientific thinking and deliver leading professional services relies on a diversity of thought within our organisation. Our action to promote gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and we offer a range of support for women researchers.

Our commitment to celebrating diversity and addressing inequities is further demonstrated through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Gender Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and our WE-Pride network for LGBTQIA+ staff and students. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact the People and Culture team.

WEHI's commitment to Indigenous employment

WEHI is working to create a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be engaged at the scientific frontier, making exciting discoveries and decisions about the future of health in this country, and part of a leading professional services workforce supporting the realisation of these discoveries. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.