National Immunisation Research & Surveillance Director

Ccentric Holdings; Sydney; On-site; AUD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) at The Children’s Hospital Westmead seeks a Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Centre. The Director guides scientific direction, manages resources, and ensures high-impact immunisation research and advisory functions at national and international levels.

The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, maintaining essential government and academic partnerships, and coordinating on-call

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist or equivalent pathways.
• Extensive demonstrated public health, clinical and research expertise in vaccine-preventable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific, strategic, financial and operational direction for NCIRS.
• Lead national leadership in vaccine-preventable disease risk assessment and control.
• Foster strategic partnerships with government, universities and international bodies.
• Oversee performance direction and contribute to training and education of staff.

Skills

Registration eligibility

Public health expertise

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

Australian National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) at The Children’s Hospital Westmead seeks a Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Centre. The Director guides scientific direction, manages resources, and ensures high-impact immunisation research and advisory functions at national and international levels.

The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, maintaining essential government and academic partnerships, and coordinating on-call