Group Director Cabrini Research Institute

Cabrini’s Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratories; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time appointment

Competitive remuneration

Executive and administrative support

On-site genomics testing

Established research infrastructure

Supervision of higher degree students

Promotion pathways via university ties

Clinical practice access

Professional development and konferer?

Job summary

Cabrini Health is seeking a Group Director for Cabrini Research Institute at 0.4 FTE to lead strategy, partnerships, and growth in clinical trials to improve patient outcomes.

The role reports to the CEO and focuses on expanding trials, securing funding, and aligning research with exceptional clinical care across the organisation.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD by research or equivalent qualifications required.
• Proven track record in clinical trials, research leadership and strategic partnerships.
• Executive leadership experience in healthcare, research or academia.
• Success in securing research funding and building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the Research Institute.
• Grow clinical trial activity and patient participation across the organisation.
• Develop partnerships with universities, industry and research organisations.
• Secure grants, philanthropic support and industry-sponsored research.
• Foster collaboration between clinicians and researchers to accelerate innovation.
• Ensure excellence in research governance, ethics and compliance.

Skills

PhD or MD by research

Clinical trials leadership

Executive leadership

Fundraising / grants

Education

Research doctorate

Job description

Group Director Cabrini Research Institute 0.4 FTE

Lead innovation. Expand clinical trials. Improve patient outcomes.

We are seeking an outstanding leader to drive the growth and impact of our Research Institute, with a strong focus on expanding clinical trials and translating research into exceptional patient care.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead the Institute’s strategy, build research partnerships, increase research and industry funding, and position the organisation as a leading centre for clinical trials.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the Research Institute
• Grow clinical trial activity and patient participation across the organisation.
• Develop partnerships with universities, industry and research organisations.
• Secure grants, philanthropic support and industry-sponsored research.
• Foster collaboration between clinicians and researchers to accelerate innovation.
• Ensure excellence in research governance, ethics and compliance.

Key Skills

The successful candidate will bring:

• A research doctorate e.g. PhD or MD by research or equivalent qualification.
• A strong record in clinical trials, research leadership and strategic partnerships.
• Executive leadership experience in healthcare, research or academia.
• Success in securing research funding and building high-performing teams.

What We Offer

This role provides an exceptional opportunity to combine research leadership with ongoing clinical and academic pursuits.

Benefits include:

• Flexible part-time appointment.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Executive and administrative support.
• Access to established clinical trial infrastructure and research governance support.
• Established research infrastructure and on-site genomics testing.
• Opportunities to supervise higher degree students and early career researchers.
• Support for academic appointments and promotion pathways through university partnerships.
• Access to clinical practice
• Professional development and conference support.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.