Health Data & Partnerships Lead (Part-Time)

UWA; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 148,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave including parental

Up to 17% employer paid superannuation

Salary packaging available

Incremental progression based on 12 mo

Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA …

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Senior Specialist, Science and Partnerships to lead stakeholder engagement and shape nationally significant health data research initiatives. This fixed-term, part-time 0.7 FTE role operates within Data Connect Australia, aligned with NCRIS and national partners.

You will provide policy-driven, evidence-based advice, manage complex multi-stakeholder collaborations and contribute to strategic submissions, publications and reports while ensuring

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications and substantial relevant experience in public health, health sciences, epidemiology, research management, science, policy or related discipline.
• Experience delivering strategic projects, programs, partnerships or initiatives within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Proven ability to build, influence and sustain collaborative relationships across government, health, research, data and research infrastructure sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing papers, funding applications, reports and stakeholder communications.
• Strong analytical and organisational capability with the ability to synthesise complex information and manage priorities autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic stakeholder engagement and partnership development across government, researchers, data custodians and health sectors.
• Provide specialist scientific, policy and analytical advice to support design, implementation and evaluation of national research infrastructure programs.
• Identify opportunities, risks and trends, translating evidence into practical recommendations, funding submissions and reports to enhance DCA's national impact.

Skills

Strategic stakeholder engagement

Policy and analytical advice

Written and verbal communication

Analytical and organisational ability

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in public health or related field

Job description

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Senior Specialist, Science and Partnerships to lead stakeholder engagement and shape nationally significant health data research initiatives. This fixed-term, part-time 0.7 FTE role operates within Data Connect Australia, aligned with NCRIS and national partners.

You will provide policy-driven, evidence-based advice, manage complex multi-stakeholder collaborations and contribute to strategic submissions, publications and reports while ensuring