Job Reference: 1235450
Your new role
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) and Curtin University Research &
Innovation Alliance is seeking a skilled Alliance Program Manager. This role
is pivotal in driving the Alliance's initiatives over the next 12 months,
focusing on enhancing health outcomes for rural and remote communities in
Western Australia.
Key responsibilities:
Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners,
government agencies, and relevant stakeholders to identify research and
innovation partnership opportunities.
Engage and influence stakeholders to agree on program deliverables,
timelines, and implementation methods while preparing business cases and
project proposals.
Monitor and evaluate program performance , ensuring alignment with
broader goals of the WA Country Health Service.
Implement a collaborative program that impacts both university and
industry operations, supporting objectives set by the Alliance Steering
Committee.
Manage the program's budget and financial reporting while pursuing
diverse income sources to grow the collaborative program.
About you:
You are a dynamic and strategic Program Manager with a proven track record in
managing complex programs and engaging diverse stakeholders. You possess
strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to build effective
relationships across various sectors. Your ability to analyse industry trends
and identify partnership opportunities will be key to the success of the
Alliance. You are committed to promoting innovation and collaboration, with a
passion for improving health outcomes in regional and rural settings.
As this is a Fixed term position, you will require current work rights in
Australia for the tenure of the position. Please note: Relocation and
sponsorship support will not be provided for this position.
About us
Our staff are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals
working together to provide Australia and the world with quality graduates and
innovative research. Curtin is a friendly place where integrity, respect for
one another, courage, excellence, and impact are a part of everyday life.
Our vibrant Bentley campus includes a gym, childcare, medical centre, art
gallery, hotel, endless food options including a supermarket, beautiful
gardens, end-of-trip facilities, accessible parking, and excellent public
transport connections.
Global Excellence : Curtin University proudly stands among the top one
percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.
Adaptable Work Environment : Embrace flexibility with a role based at
our Bentley campus.
Rewards Beyond Salary : Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation
contribution (17%) and customisable salary packaging benefits through
Paywise.
Time Well-Spent : Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading,
with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from
Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20
days), Personal Leave (14 days), Curtin University Leave (2 days),
Study Leave, and Community Service Leave. Plus, access to Long Service
Leave after 7 years of continuous service (65 days/13-week entitlement
for full-time staff).
Recognition for Prior Service : Curtin recognises prior service for
long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be eligible if
they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other
recognised institution.
Health and Wellness : Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin
staff and students. Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2
hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy
lifestyle activities. Explore Curtin's wellbeing locations at
https: // tinyurl.com/mtyf3vad
For more information about our university, please visit www. curtin.edu.au
Join us!
Your application should include a cover letter, your CV and separate document
directly addressing the selection criteria (noted below) to allow us to
assess your suitability for this role.
Selection Criteria:
Post-graduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive management experience and proven management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education training.
Demonstrated high-level planning, management, and leadership skills, with a strong commitment to promoting, managing, and implementing significant change.
Proven business acumen with the ability to conceptualise, develop, and review organisational strategies, ensuring alignment with market trends and stakeholder needs.
High-level interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, capable of engaging and influencing diverse internal and external groups.
Expertise in negotiation and resolving stakeholder concerns while balancing obligations and operational requirements.
Ability to write clear, concise, authoritative, and persuasive reports, proposals, and submissions.
Exceptional ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, navigating complex relationships with ease.
Experience in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from ideation through initiation to completion, ensuring successful outcomes.
In-depth knowledge of the Australian public and health systems, as well as the Australian higher education and research landscape.
Desirable Criteria:
Previous experience in a tertiary environment.
A formal certification/accreditation in project management.
Understanding or experience of delivering healthcare in regional and rural settings.
Knowledge of research and innovation systems/opportunities in Australia.
Applications close: Wednesday, 15 January 2025.
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, you will need to have a
current National Police Records check, undergo character, integrity, and
reference checks.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please
contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1).
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at
this time.
Disclaimer
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the
recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation,
at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date
on the advert.
Please note the University will be closed between Monday, 23 December 2024
until Friday, 3 January 2025 (inclusive). The Curtin Careers team will be
closed for phone and email enquiries from 4:30pm on Friday, 20 December, and
will endeavour to respond to emails within 48 hours of our return to work on
Monday, 6 January 2025. Our phone line will also re-open at 8:30am on 6
January 2025.
