SCHN - Research Development Manager

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and mealEntertainment

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is seeking a Research Development Manager to lead strategic projects that strengthen SCHN’s research capacity and advance its vision as a research‑intensive organisation.

The role focuses on enhancing education, increasing paediatric translational research and clinical trials, managing research-enabling grants, and fostering partnerships with government, universities, research institutes, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• The research manager will play an essential role in developing and leading projects and initiatives with the aim of supporting SCHNs vision as a research intensive organisation. The primary purpose of this position will be to work with the Research Executive to deliver on a number of key projects associated with enhancing SCHN's capacity to attract and deliver high-performing research and support the SCHN research community to undertake research projects that benefit the SCHN. These initiatives include enhancing targeted education and training that elevate knowledge and expertise; increasing participation in paediatric translational research; expanding opportunities for investigator-initiated clinical trials, including support for the management of a growing number of research-enabling grants; and engaging the NSW Government, Universities, Medical Research Institutes, partner organisations and other collaborators to enhance the paediatric health and medical research landscape in NSW. T

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 November 2027

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 3

Remuneration: 137525 - 156231 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Network

Applications Close: Midnight on 25 October 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Grand on [e-mail]

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives. As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

Research Development Manager Overview

The Research Development Manager will lead strategic projects and initiatives that strengthen SCHN’s research capacity, support high-performing research, and advance its vision as a research-intensive organisation. The role focuses on enhancing research education, increasing participation in paediatric translational research and clinical trials, managing research-enabling grants, and fostering partnerships with government, universities, research institutes, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

The research manager will play an essential role in developing and leading projects and initiatives with the aim of supporting SCHNs vision as a research intensive organisation. The primary purpose of this position will be to work with the Research Executive to deliver on a number of key projects associated with enhancing SCHN's capacity to attract and deliver high-performing research and support the SCHN research community to undertake research projects that benefit the SCHN. These initiatives include enhancing targeted education and training that elevate knowledge and expertise; increasing participation in paediatric translational research; expanding opportunities for investigator-initiated clinical trials, including support for the management of a growing number of research-enabling grants; and engaging the NSW Government, Universities, Medical Research Institutes, partner organisations and other collaborators to enhance the paediatric health and medical research landscape in NSW. The primary purpose of this role is to contribute actively to the provision of high-quality research activities at the SCHN.

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health's commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Equal Opportunity & Eligibility

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families.