CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - HEIDELBURG, VIC

Australasian Society of Association Executives; Heidelberg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical research institute in Heidelberg is seeking a senior leader to drive the development and execution of their Strategic Plan. This part-time role requires extensive experience in management, preferably in healthcare or education, along with a solid understanding of research environments. You'll oversee financial operations, governance, and build relationships with key stakeholders, contributing to the institute's growth and impact in respiratory and sleep health.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience in a complex operating environment.
• Preferably in research, health or higher education.
• Knowledge of current research and innovation environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan.
• Oversee financial performance and commercialisation.
• Manage strategic relationships and governance.

Skills

Senior management/leadership experience

Understanding of research and innovation

Knowledge of business and management concepts

Relationship building with diverse stakeholders

Job description

• Highly regarded NFP medical research institute
• Research & education in respiratory and sleep health
• Part‑time opportunity (0.4) based at Austin Health

Overview

Take the leadership role with the Institute for Breathing & Sleep, a NFP independent medical research institute established 25 years ago, whose mission is to promote, facilitate, and coordinate research and education in respiratory and sleep health. Comprised of researchers, project staff, students, clinicians and admin staff, it has affiliations with Austin Health, and partners with Melbourne, Monash, RMIT and Swinburne Universities.

Responsibilities

Reporting to a high‑calibre Board of Directors, and supported by a small Executive team, your responsibilities will embrace leading the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan; overseeing financial performance and commercialisation; and governance and administration. You will help to develop the Institute’s key staff, ensure robust management and risk processes are in place, manage strategic relationships, and grow IBAS as a leading independent medical institute within the Heidelberg precinct.

Qualifications

For this key role, you will need senior management/leadership experience in a complex operating environment, preferably in research, health or higher education. Other requirements include an understanding of the current research and innovation environment including translational research, knowledge of business and management concepts, and demonstrated ability to build and maintain successful relationships with diverse stakeholders.

For more information about this senior role that will give you both flexibility and recognition, call Philip Mayers AM on 0412 104 096, or respond to [e-mail]