Executive Director, Research Partnerships & Strategy

The Medical Journal of Australia (MJA); Canberra; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is seeking a strategic Executive Director for the Research Partnerships Branch. This SES Band 1 role will shape policy, lead nationally significant programs, and build collaborations that strengthen Australia’s health and medical research ecosystem.

You will guide teams, balance risk, and deliver impactful outcomes. You will cultivate trusted government and community partnerships while promoting inclusion and integrity.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship or eligibility to obtain security clearance
• Experience leading partnerships with government, researchers and organisations
• Proven ability to translate strategy into actionable programs

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Research Partnerships Branch
• Lead implementation of research translation and partnership strategies
• Deliver high-quality strategic and policy advice to the CEO and Executive
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with government, researchers, institutions and community
• Oversee delivery of NHMRC and MRFF grant initiatives
• Lead and inspire high-performing teams and drive collaboration

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advice

Change management

Risk management

Education

Master's degree in public policy/health

Job description

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is seeking a strategic Executive Director for the Research Partnerships Branch. This SES Band 1 role will shape policy, lead nationally significant programs, and build collaborations that strengthen Australia’s health and medical research ecosystem.

You will guide teams, balance risk, and deliver impactful outcomes. You will cultivate trusted government and community partnerships while promoting inclusion and integrity.