Strategy Lead - Research - Health Manager Level 4

Strategy Lead - Research - Health Manager Level 4

REQ494324

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:
Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration:
$137,173 - $163,431
Hours Per Week:
38
Requisition ID:
REQ494324
Applications Close:
27 June 2024
What you'll be doing
The Strategy Lead - Research has primary responsibility for development, implementation, and evaluation of the ISLHD Research Strategy. The position holder will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders including the Project Management Office, Planning and Performance and Finance &
Corporate Services to identify priority areas for research and to manage the support provided to clinical teams to develop innovative models of care that address community health and operational priorities, as set out in the strategic plan. The Strategy Lead - Research will work in close conjunction with local medical and health research institutes to ensure that the ISLHD strategic priorities are being addressed and that resources supporting research are optimally used to achieve outcomes.

The Strategy Lead - Research will report to the Executive Director, Strategy, Performance &
Planning and will be responsible for making strategic decisions to ensure that research supports the priorities of the district and contributes to ISLHD's achievement of its KPIs, including those pertaining to research ethics and governance. The position holder will play a critical role in defining, developing and driving strategic, organisational improvements across the local health district and in transforming the organisational culture so that research is embedded in practice.

High level organisational change and lateral thinking abilities are a requirement of the position with the ability to challenge traditional models of service delivery, including research support. The position has senior responsibility for:
service planning, capital works, workforce development and strategic oversight of the research portfolio.
The position will also manage two direct reports:
a research ethics and governance officer and a research project officer. The Strategy Lead - Research will be responsible for ensuring that both roles contribute to the delivery of strategic objectives, whilst providing development and growth opportunities.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

Talent Pool

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.

Please note:
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications and/or experience relevant to clinical service delivery in a large and complex, public health organisation.
• Recognised qualifications and/or experience in Project Management and Redesign.
• Demonstrated ability to manage research ethics and governance services and understanding of the associated services challenges faced by a regional district.
• Demonstrated high level organisational change and development skills and proven ability to successfully manage and implement organisational change and improvement programs.
• Experience evaluating the effectiveness of service providers and/or research partnerships that enables oversight of performance and informed decision making by the Executive.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, consultation and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and refine strategic relationships both within the Local Health District and external to the organisation.
• Demonstrated high level of skill in the analysis of complex issues, formulating innovative approaches and developing comprehensive implementation and improvement strategies.
• Evidence of a current Class C drivers' licence and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes.

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