About Your Role
As the Principal Research Partnerships Officer, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening Metro South Health's research ecosystem through the development of strategic partnerships, research initiatives and funding opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage strategic research partnerships across health, academic and industry sectors
Support researchers in identifying and securing funding opportunities
Lead partnership negotiations and collaboration arrangements
Provide expert advice on research governance, contracts and partnership frameworks
Coordinate partnership activities aligned with organisational research priorities
Support consumer engagement and participation in research initiatives
About You
You are a strategic and relationship-focused professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys bringing people together to achieve shared goals.
Skills & Experience
Experience developing and managing strategic partnerships
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Experience supporting research funding applications and submissions
Strong contract, governance or partnership management capability
Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
Advanced project management and coordination skills
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What we can offer you:
We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.
About Metro South Research
Metro South Health is focused on better health experiences, outcomes and system performance, informed and enabled by research and innovation. Metro South Health is dedicated to nurturing all types of research within its facilities and services, spanning biomedical, translational, clinical, health service, and population health studies. Our research programs are well-established in various health specialties, such as cancer, medical, surgical, mental health, rehabilitation, and allied health services. Located in the TRI building, Metro South Health Research has been charged with this responsibility and is the coordinating body for three key areas:
Research administration and compliance
Research development and support
Clinical Research Facility (CRF).
INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE
Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.
We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.
We are Metro South Health:
We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim operating five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services.
We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring. We save lives, change lives, and make the world a better place. We are part of and proud of the community we serve.
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