The Opportunity
The Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines & Infectious Diseases brings together a number of independent researchers and teams with a common aim; to find and deliver new and improved solutions to prevent and treat serious infections experienced of children. We work in close collaboration with other research groups around Australia and across the globe, and we are facilitating community partnerships by promoting educational and training initiatives.
The Business manager will manage and support the strategic decision making for the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines & Infectious Diseases.
The Role
This position would suit somebody with excellent project management, administrative, business, and organisation and communication skills, including a demonstrated capacity to collaborate with large teams working on diverse projects and respond to a dynamic work flow. This position interacts with all members of the Centre, particularly the research team leaders and managers.
Areas of focus include developing the wider Wesfarmers Centre team; helping build the Centre into an internationally recognised centre for vaccines and infectious diseases research; financial management; establishment and implementation of policies and procedures; research grant administration; staff management, and program efficiency and sustainability.
Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Relevant experience in an administrative capacity in research or business
- Effective business administration and people management skills
- Ability to use initiative and take leadership
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated capacity to provide expertise and liaise with large teams across multiple simultaneous projects
- Proven organisational and time management abilities
This is a fixed term position for 3 years at 0.5 FTE negotiable.
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description
Submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience that make you suitable for this role (maximum one page) to applications@telethonkids.org.au
Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact: Marie Nadal Sims
Email: Marie.Nadal-Sims@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 26 September 2018