Project Manager - Epilepsy Research Program - [Archived Advertisement]

About the role:

A unique and exciting opportunity is available to be part of a new program for the development and commercialization of novel therapies for severe childhood epilepsies. This program is of particular significance to the Institute, and a chance to be part of a team dedicated to improving the lives of infants and children suffering from incurable and devastating neurogenetic disorders. The candidate will join an outstanding group of scientists and staff, working within the Ion Channels and Human Diseases team at our Parkville facility.

 The candidate will be responsible for:

• Project managing contracted research involving multiple stakeholders
• Coordinating project resources to ensure timely completion of objectives
• Overseeing and managing project risk
• Preparing scientific and financial reports
• Executing the partnering strategy

We envisage the successful candidate will have a strong research background and is looking to pursue other career opportunities using their management and co-ordination skills, whilst continuing to contribute to outstanding medical research.

Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the Position Description 

This position is fixed-term, full-time until March 2024 and attracts a salary offer of $95,288 (HEW8-1) commensurate with experience.  

Shortlisting of candidates will commence immediately. Applicants who meet the criteria listed in the Position Description should submit their resume together with a cover letter as soon as possible.

About you:

The successful candidate will have: 

• Tertiary qualification in biological sciences (PhD highly preferred)
• Experience working in a medical research environment
• Scientific and intellectual property literacy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with highly sensitive information
• Comprehensive project management experience and expertise including reporting and budgets
• Demonstrable risk management and problem-solving experience and expertise
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional time-management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build productive working relationships with a range of internal and external personnel

What we offer:

Working at the Florey offers you the chance to work with a dedicated group of researchers within a culture that focuses on equity, diversity and collaboration. Other benefits include:

• Generous salary packaging to maximise your benefits
• Up to 17% superannuation
• Wellbeing initiatives including flexible working opportunities and access to our employee assistance program 

If you have any questions, please contact our Human Resources Team on employment@florey.edu.au.

All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check.

About Us

The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health is a medical research institute specialising in the brain and mind and is one of the world’s top 10 brain research centres. We employ exceptionally talented people who work to solve the greatest brain and mind challenges of our era. Our staff and students are the bedrock of our research and success, and we strive for excellence by fostering partnerships and empowering people. At the Florey our mission-driven culture enables our people collaborate, thrive, learn, make ground breaking discoveries and advance humanity through brain and mind science.