Manager Research Operations and Strategy

Reference Number: 2290   

Job Title: Manager Research Operations and Strategy 

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (12 Months)                                                                

Hours per Fortnight: 76 

Classification: HS8

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 26/12/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Humsha.Naidoo@gvhealth.org.au
 

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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About the role:

The Manager Research Operations and Strategy is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic and operational performance of the Research & Ethics Unit (the Unit) as well as overseeing research governance of GV Health. This involves ensuring the highest level of research governance, a sound and sustainable financial position, strong staff engagement and support and effective relationships with researchers and other key stakeholders for GV Health.

The Manager Research Operations and Strategy will support the strategic and operational development of research activity across all clinical disciplines and professional groups at GV health and resolve complex issues related to the operational aspects of the research activities.

The Manager Research Operations and Strategy will determine and implement business strategies to ensure achievement of GV Health operational goals as they relate to research. This includes making appropriate judgements, identifying environment and business challenges for current and future years and developing business strategies and operational plans for the service.

The Manager Research Operations and Strategy is responsible for the establishment and ongoing governance and regulation of research and for ensuring internal and external governance requirements are adhered to. The role will also be involved in the high-level strategy for strengthening the collaboration between GV health and the University of Melbourne

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.