Research Partnerships Director (health)

Flinders University

Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
Base: $147,656 - $156,497 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
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Extensive experience in research grant development
Proven success securing major competitive funding
Strong knowledge of mrff and nhmrc funding landscape
** Flinders University is seeking a Research Partnerships Director (Health) to lead the development of strategic research partnerships and secure significant funding opportunities in health and medical research. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in research funding, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement, with a passion for creating impactful health solutions. **

Job Summary

  • This strategic leadership role is responsible for driving high-impact research partnerships and securing major funding opportunities across the health sector.
  • The successful candidate will act as a key connector to bring together researchers, government, industry, and NGOs to address complex health challenges.
  • Flinders University offers a competitive salary package including 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and relocation support.

Matching Summary

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** Flinders University is seeking a Research Partnerships Director (Health) to lead the development of strategic research partnerships and secure significant funding opportunities in health and medical research. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in research funding, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement, with a passion for creating impactful health solutions. **

Salary

Base: $147,656 - $156,497 pa; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% Superannuation; Salary packaging options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive experience in research grant development
  • Proven success securing major competitive funding
  • Strong knowledge of MRFF and NHMRC funding landscape
  • Ability to build high-level stakeholder relationships
  • Advanced strategic and analytical problem-solving capability

Nice-to-have

  • Experience translating ideas into funded scalable programs
  • Confident engagement with senior stakeholders
  • Motivation for delivering real-world health impact
  • Strong commercial and strategic acumen
  • Excellent proposal development skills

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience in university or research environment
  • Australian Work Rights required
  • Satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Work Rights

Must have Australian Work Rights

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