Research Development and Support Manager

Job Description:

Role title: Research Development and Support Manager

Role type: Maximum Term Full Time (2 years contract)

Role grade: Health Services Manager Grade 2

Department and location: Heart Lung Clinical Stream,St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney

Salary:$118,821.00 - $140,201.00 -+ super +salary packaging

Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

• Support the Head of Operations in the effective management and delivery of the Heart Lung Clinical Research Program.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support research outcomes.
• Monitor operational performance, identify opportunities for improvement and implement initiatives to enhance program effectiveness.
• Lead the delivery of research infrastructure projects, data management systems and processes to improve operational efficiency, user experience, compliance and innovation.
• Provide guidance and support to research and clinical staff on grant applications, budgets and compliance, while contributing to research strategies, policies and processes across the precinct

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant experience in clinical research administration, program management or operations within healthcare, research or higher education.
• Demonstrated experience establishing, developing or improving operational processes in a new or evolving environment.
• A sound understanding of the clinical research lifecycle, including ethics, grants, governance, compliance and reporting requirements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Excellent organisational, project coordination and problem-solving skills, with the initiative and discretion to manage competing priorities independently.

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
• Seamless NSW Health Mobility: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements
• World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
• Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
• Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
• Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
• Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

 We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 20 November 2026. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert. 

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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