Manager, Projects Full-time

Project Manager

Join a passionate First Nations-led research team dedicated to improving cancer outcomes and the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering multiple research projects from initiation to completion within the First Nations Cancer and Wellbeing Research (FNCWR) program.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative, community-driven health research, working alongside multidisciplinary experts and stakeholders across academia, government, and community organisations. You will oversee all stages of the project life cycle, from planning and stakeholder engagement to governance, reporting, and evaluation, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standard.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate the planning, implementation, and day-to-day management of multiple research projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Track progress against milestones and performance indicators, prepare high-quality reports for internal and external stakeholders, and manage project risks and issues.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, academic leaders, industry partners, and government agencies.
• Support governance processes, ethics approvals, and funding requirements while overseeing budgets, procurement, and contract negotiations.
• Contribute to the refinement of project management frameworks, systems, and processes to enhance research delivery and impact.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, and education check.