Associate Project Manager - Critical Care

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

• Full Time Opportunity
• Barangaroo, Sydney CBD
• 4 Year Fixed Term Contract  
• Hybrid working environment (2 days per week in the office)

Pro-Rata Salary Range of $110k Base to $116k Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 11.5% Superannuation + Smart Salary Packaging Benefit

The Critical Care Program (CC) has established an international track record in programs of Critical Care research including high-quality, large-scale, randomized controlled trials, cohort and observational studies. 
The programs focus on all aspects of the management of critically ill patients from the pre-hospital phase through hospital management, specifically in Intensive Care, short-term recovery, rehabilitation and long term health-related functional recovery and quality of life.

The Academic Project Operations (APO) team works closely with our research team to ensure study aims are achieved. The team is primarily responsible for the set-up, conduct and overall delivery of a projects across all research programs at TGI, according to best practice guidelines and research budgets.

We are seeking a passionate and detail oriented Associate Project Manager to join our Critical Care team.

The Opportunity:

The Associate Project Manager (APM) is responsible for the development, conduct and completion of clinical research projects. An APM will manage and oversee small project/s or manage larger projects under the guidance/mentorship of an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

The Associate Project Manager will maintain effective professional relationships with the internal project team, external customers, investigators, and vendors. The Associate Project Manager will provide clear guidance to project team on project specific deliverables.

For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here

To support your application, can you please address the below Essential Criteria in your Covering Letter:-

• Research Experience: Can you please describe your research experience, including developing or managing budgets and contracts, preparing research ethics submissions and preparing applications for other regulatory bodies.  In particular, detail any experience working with or for, research sponsors
• Project Management Experience:  Can you please describe your experience managing projects in a healthcare setting, including the types of projects you have overseen and/ or managed?  Describe any experience managing a team or engaging with stakeholers
• Critical Care Experience/ Understanding:  Can you please explain your knowledge of Critical Care practices and how this understanding informs your approach to Project Management

Skills, Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate  

• Tertiary qualifications in a related science or health care discipline, preferably specialized in critical care
• Relevant experience as a senior coordinator on large-scale or variety of clinical trial projects or project management of small projects.
• Previous experience working on clinical projects within an academic, CRO or pharmaceutical environment
• Some experience in managing budgets and reporting requirements
• Proficient in use of the Microsoft office suite of products including word, excel, PowerPoint and outlook
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to supervise project staff within a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well and flexibly i.e. autonomously, in small teams and with a wide range of varying stakeholders
• Ability to see the big picture, yet still focus on detail
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments.
• Strong focus on quality of work
• Ability to travel
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours of work for collaboration and contact with global teams based on requirements of the position

The closing date for applications is is midnight, Friday 6 December 2024.    

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found 

The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position.  Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered.

Benefits of a career at The George Institute

• Competitive market salary and benefits
• Salary packaging (lowering your taxable income and increasing your take-home pay)
• Flexible working arrangements - onsite, hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role)
• Being part of a global team, making an impact on global health outcomes
• A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys, reward and recognition programs, steps challenges and more...

About the George 

The George Institute for Global Health (The George) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.  

As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to: 

• Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery  
• Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale  
• Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
• Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship  

We pride ourselves with our 6 core values: excellence, integrity, can-do approach, creativity, impact, and humanitarian commitment. 
 
Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health 
 

Please apply now!

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.  
We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged adults and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

Why The George? 

We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs. 

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.  

• Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
• YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location
• A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact