Executive Director SPHERE @ UNSW
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About SPHERE
Maridulu Budyari Gumal – the Sydney Partnership for Health, Education, Research and Enterprise (SPHERE) is an NHMRC accredited Advanced Health Research Translation Centre (AHRTC). Hosted by UNSW in partnership with multiple health and academic organisations, SPHERE is dedicated to advancing health outcomes through research translation and capacity building.
Role Overview
This Executive Director SPHERE role is a part-time, fixed term (3 years) position. You will provide strong strategic and operational leadership to drive SPHERE's evolution, implement strategy with Council, revitalise partnerships and position the centre for successful reaccreditation by 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic and operational management
- Revitalize and build partnerships across sectors
- Engage with key stakeholders including government and funding bodies
- Drive health research translation and capacity building initiatives
- Ensure compliance with NHMRC guidelines and partner priorities
Who You Are
The ideal candidate is an outstanding clinician researcher, translational scientist or health administrator with a proven leadership track record. You must have a strong history of working with NSW health systems, academic institutions, and diverse stakeholders, along with the ability to manage people, finances, and operations efficiently.
Work Arrangement & Location
Based in Sydney, NSW with potential assignments at other sites as necessary. A hybrid work arrangement is available.
How to Apply
Submit your CV and cover letter detailing your interest and suitability in line with the skills listed, before Sunday 19 October 11:55pm. For role-specific queries, contact Cheryl Jones at cheryl.jones1@unsw.edu.au. For recruitment process inquiries, contact Kim Symons at k.symons@unsw.edu.au.
Key skills/competency
- Leadership
- Strategic planning
- Operational management
- Partnership building
- Health research
- Stakeholder engagement
- Budget management
- Research translation
- Communication
- Advocacy
How to Get Hired at UNSW
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight leadership and health sector achievements.
- Showcase strategic impact: Detail past roles in operational leadership.
- Research UNSW: Understand culture and SPHERE initiatives thoroughly.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Practice stakeholder engagement examples.