Project Manager - Clinical Research Partnerships

at  Telethon Institute for Child Health Research

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Telethon Kids Institute and the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) are working together to develop and implement a partnership agreement which aims to develop alignment in our approach to enabling high quality child health research and translation into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes by simplifying processes, reducing duplication, and increasing support and efficiencies.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to continue to develop a service model and partnership agreement that strengthens, streamlines, and supports collaborative research by fostering a collaborative approach to research service provision. The role will also include scoping and planning for the potential establishment and operation of a clinical trials unit, which will further improve the translation of research into practice. This partnership model will be informed by a highly effective Melbourne model, which was developed between The Royal Children’s Hospital and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.

Typical duties in this role will include, but not be limited to:

• Develop a governance framework and joint policy for the model, to guide collaborative research services teams in understanding their roles and responsibilities, to ensure efficient service provision and compliance with relevant organisational and National regulations.
• In alignment with the proposed partnership agreement, develop and present business and financial modelling to understand ongoing resource and shared funding requirements.
• Develop a target state design for the potential establishment of a clinical trials unit reflecting the market opportunity, operating model, funding model, and resourcing plan.
• Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation, and issue management to engage stakeholders, in order to develop the partnership model and agreement.

Conveniently based at Perth Children’s Hospital, this role can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis to suit the availability of the preferred applicant for a period of 12 months.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal applicant for this role will have a Tertiary qualification within research management, project management in a health services field or relevant experience, along with the following skills and attributes:

• Demonstrated project management experience and the ability to prioritise competing projects and demands.
• Experience in business modelling and analytics, and research contracts.
• Experience in the management of clinical trials.
• Highly developed communication skills with demonstrated expert writing skills and experience in researching, analysing, and drafting a range of materials for a variety of audiences.
• A strong track record of being able to engage and influence at multiple levels of an organisational with a focus on delivery and stakeholder management.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, diplomacy, and tact.

We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.
About Us
Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.

Some of our staff benefits include:

• Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
• Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
• Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
• Flexible work options and hybrid working.
• Reward and recognition program.
• Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.
• Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
• Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
• Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.

How to apply
If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on ‘Apply Now’ to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.
Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.
Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au.
Contact Name: Catherine Elliot
Contact Email: Catherine.Elliott@telethonkids.org.au
Closing Date: 15/07/2024 Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date

Typical duties in this role will include, but not be limited to:

• Develop a governance framework and joint policy for the model, to guide collaborative research services teams in understanding their roles and responsibilities, to ensure efficient service provision and compliance with relevant organisational and National regulations.
• In alignment with the proposed partnership agreement, develop and present business and financial modelling to understand ongoing resource and shared funding requirements.
• Develop a target state design for the potential establishment of a clinical trials unit reflecting the market opportunity, operating model, funding model, and resourcing plan.
• Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation, and issue management to engage stakeholders, in order to develop the partnership model and agreement

The ideal applicant for this role will have a Tertiary qualification within research management, project management in a health services field or relevant experience, along with the following skills and attributes:

• Demonstrated project management experience and the ability to prioritise competing projects and demands.
• Experience in business modelling and analytics, and research contracts.
• Experience in the management of clinical trials.
• Highly developed communication skills with demonstrated expert writing skills and experience in researching, analysing, and drafting a range of materials for a variety of audiences.
• A strong track record of being able to engage and influence at multiple levels of an organisational with a focus on delivery and stakeholder management.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, diplomacy, and tact