Research Partnerships Director (health)

Flinders University

Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
Base: $147,656 - $156,497 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
Not specified (assumed flexible based on job context)
Extensive experience in research grant development
Proven success securing major competitive funding
Strong knowledge of mrff and nhmrc landscapes
Flinders University is seeking a Research Partnerships Director (Health) to lead strategic research partnerships and secure funding for health and medical research initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in research funding, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement. ###

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 translate ideas into funded research programs.
  • Flinders University offers a comprehensive benefits package including 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and relocation support.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Flinders University is seeking a Research Partnerships Director (Health) to lead strategic research partnerships and secure funding for health and medical research initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in research funding, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement. ###

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 landscapes
  • Ability to build high-level stakeholder relationships
  • Advanced strategic and analytical problem-solving capability

Nice-to-have

  • Strong commercial and strategic acumen
  • Excellent communication and proposal development skills
  • Motivated by delivering real-world health impact
  • Confident engaging senior stakeholders

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have Australian Work Rights

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