The Role

The purpose of this position is to support the expanding research portfolio of Black Dog Institute and facilitate continued development and maturation of operational processes to support our research endeavours. The position will drive operational improvement across research governance and risk, embed research impact and monitoring processes, and support development and growth of research support services.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Priorities 

• Finalise and implement a Research Impact Framework

• Deliver a research publication promotion strategy to improve dissemination of research outputs

• Develop a primary OKR and KPI report card for research

• Implement a revised governance model, inclusive of risk monitoring

• Build out robust models for different methodological approaches and analytical systems to support current and future research

• Lead the development and implementation of a dedicated research operations and support plan and budget in accordance with a broader strategic framework and which supports delivery of the diverse portfolio of research programs

Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team to deliver strategic and operational outcomes

• Be a member of, and contribute to, the Senior Management Group

• Collaborate with peers to deliver organisation-wide initiatives and priorities

• Manage external relationships to facilitate partnerships in the development and coordination of research operations and support activities

• Effectively manage change management processes to support implementation of new functions and activities and continuous improvement

• Foster a culture of transparent, effective, timely and appropriate communication

• Represent Black Dog Institute on key stakeholder committees, external forums and meetings as appropriate

Research operations and support

• Lead implementation of research governance program, inclusive of risk monitoring

• Embed a research impact, monitoring and reporting framework

• Provide effective post-award support across the research portfolio, including preparation, review and negotiation of research funding and collaboration agreements

• Support academic career development and mentoring to build research capability and capacity

• Oversee management of research systems, platforms and data governance

• Lead the management, accurate reporting and sustainability of research infrastructure funding programs

• Lead the effective planning and delivery of internal and external capacity building programs, knowledge dissemination activities and information relevant to research such as conferences, funding opportunities, collaborative opportunities and partnerships

• Ensure research policies, procedures and guidelines comply with all legal and regulatory obligations

• Ensure research is managed in accordance with internal policy, operating procedures and frameworks

Selection Criteria

Essential Criteria

1. A relevant postgraduate qualification or an equivalent level of knowledge and skills gained through any other combination or education, training and/or experience.

2. Minimum eight years’ experience in a senior research management role.

3. Significant research operational management experience at a senior level preferably within a medical research institute, health or university environment.

4. Experience in contracts management, ethics and governance reporting, study budgeting, site operations and stakeholder management to deliver operational outcomes to support business need.

5. Outstanding planning and organisational skills and the demonstrated ability to manage organisation-wide projects, people and workflows, and to prioritise and meet deadlines.

6. Exceptional written communication, negotiation and research skills including data analysis and reporting, with a proven experience of business communication to an Executive Team or equivalent.

7. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with academic and non-academic professionals at a variety of levels in a collaborative and effective manner.

8. Demonstrated experience of successfully leading and engaging a team, and leading change and business improvement.

9. Proven ability to exercise independent judgement and problem solving with the ability to resolve and address issues as they arise.

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience in a research environment that is consistent with the mission and objectives of the Black Dog Institute, with a good understanding of the broader research context

EEO Statement
Black Dog Institute is committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our wider community. We ensure equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of age, appearance, carer status, cultural and/or racial background, disability, gender identity, lived experience, religion or sexual orientation. 

How to Apply
To become a part of the Black Dog Institute team, follow the link to our careers site on ELMO and submit your most up to date resume and a detailed cover letter addressing the selection criteria for the role. f you are shortlisted for the role, we will call you and let you know you are successful. Please do not respond to any suspicious emails requesting you to upload your ID or personal details.  We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.