Cardiovascular Research Network (CVRN) Lead - SA

Heart Foundation Group; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit health organization in Adelaide seeks a SA Cardiovascular Research Network Lead to manage operations and support researchers. The role offers flexible working arrangements and encompasses grant administration and event management. Candidates should possess qualifications in health and medical research, along with strong communication skills. This position makes a meaningful impact on heart health in Australia.

Benefits

Salary packaging

Flexible work-from-home options

Additional gifted leave during Christmas

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Understanding of the research and funding landscape in South Australia and Australia.
• Experience managing committees and stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge or experience managing grants is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the SA Cardiovascular Research Network.
• Administer SA-specific research grants to support cardiovascular researchers.
• Deliver and manage flagship events including the South Australia Cardiovascular Research Showcase.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Event management

Negotiation

Education

Tertiary qualifications in health and medical research

Job description

Overview

A rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on heart health. Flexible hybrid working arrangements from our Adelaide office. Enjoy generous salary packaging to boost your take-home pay.

Have a Heart for Change! At the Heart Foundation, we believe that heart health should be achievable for everyone in Australia by 2050. As part of this mission, we’re building a strong and vibrant cardiovascular research community in South Australia – and we’re looking for a strong communicator and organiser to help us make it happen.

How You Can Make a Difference

As the SA Cardiovascular Research Network (CVRN) Lead, you’ll manage the day-to-day operations of the South Australian CVRN, supporting world-class researchers and driving collaboration across health, research, government, and industry partners. You’ll play a key role in raising the profile of cardiovascular research in South Australia while administering state-based research grants, delivering flagship events such as the South Australia Cardiovascular Research Showcase and Emerging Leaders Symposium, and strengthening partnerships that will help shape the future of heart health. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly, blending your time between home and our Adelaide office (50/50 split).

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the SA Cardiovascular Research Network (CVRN).
• Administer SA-specific research grants to support cardiovascular researchers.
• Provide operational and secretariate support to the SA CVRN Executive and Rising Stars Committees and assist with strategic planning.
• Deliver and manage flagship events including the S.A. Cardiovascular Showcase and Emerging Leaders Symposium.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with researchers, institutions, government, and health networks.
• Drive collaborations and partnerships that strengthen South Australia’s cardiovascular research capacity.
• Raise the profile of cardiovascular research through communications, alumni engagement, and stakeholder outreach.

What You\'ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in health and medical research or a related field (desirable)
• Understanding of the research and funding landscape in SA and Australia
• Experience managing committees and stakeholder relationships
• Knowledge or experience managing grants is beneficial
• Demonstrated skills in project and event management
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation abilities

Why Join Us?

At our heart, we are driven by purpose. Every day, we make a meaningful impact through our work, and we are committed to supporting our employees in achieving a healthy work-life balance.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, safe, and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to represent the communities we serve and recognise the invaluable skills, knowledge, and perspectives a diverse team brings. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from all backgrounds.

What We Offer

• Salary packaging to help you make the most of your earnings.
• Flexible work-from-home options – up to 50% of your week.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where your contributions are valued.
• Additional gifted leave during the Christmas shutdown period.
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives to support your personal and professional growth.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your application online or contact Stephanie at [e-mail] if you require any workplace adjustments.

This advertisement is expected to close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 28 Sep. However, if we receive a large response we might close it early, so please don\'t delay! If you\'re reading this and the closing date is in the past, that means we\'re still accepting applications.

All employment offers are subject to pre-employment checks, including National criminal history check, Working with Children Check, and any other relevant background checks.