Strategic Program Lead
Manna Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health
* Fixed-term appointment to 31/12/2025 full time (part-time may be considered), with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding.
* $131,671 to $151,624 per annum (Level C)
* $158,269 to $174,225 per annum (Level D)
* $203,487 per annum (Level E)
* Plus 17% employer superannuation
* Salary packaging options are available
* 4 weeks annual leave plus Christmas week shutdown, per annum
* Available for remote, flexible, work from home or hybrid
* Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of this position (UNE will not provide sponsorship for this position)
Acknowledgement of Country
The University of New England (UNE) is a regionally based, globally networked university renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. In addition, UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most experienced provider of distance and innovative online education.
UNE emphasises its people, staff and students' growth and development. We aspire to be a leader in innovation and change and a centre for the Armidale and the North-West communities.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to the core values of UNE and we are committed to engaging, supporting and growing a richly diverse workforce. From the Oorala Aboriginal Centre at the heart of our campus, to the inclusive organisations such as the UNE Ally Network, the UNE Women's Society, and the many international cultural groups - all will feel valued and respected at UNE.
You will embody the UNE values and strive to be Open, Enquiring, Exceptional and Making a Difference. Additionally, you will be committed to achieving the goals embedded in the Future Fit Strategic Plan Future Fit 2021-2030: Personalised Learning Journeys, Empowering Communities, and Building Resilience.
About the role
As the Strategic Program Lead you will be responsible for the coordination of Manna Institute's future funding opportunities, research team coordination and grant writing, and to support the Director in shaping the Institute's future sustainability. The incumbent will be self-directed and have strong track record in securing research grant funds and coordinating large teams, be a team player and have regional, rural and remote mental health research sector interest, knowledge and expertise.
As a member of the team, this newly created position will be responsible for direction and development of Manna Institute's future funding opportunities. It will provide strategic support to ensure that all grant applications are co-designed and managed effectively and will work closely and guide decision makers.
This role will suit someone who thrives on designing and managing teams to collaborate with others to have a real impact in regional, rural and remote mental health research.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* A deep desire to further your research career in mental health focused on projects that are place-based, collaborative and seek to solve complex challenges for rural Australia.
* Robust history of bringing together diverse teams to focus on a common goal and working on the development toward achieving these goals across time.
* You will be familiar with funding opportunities and able to discern the best opportunities to achieve Manna Institute's strategic aims.
* You will be committed to principles of co-creation and inclusion of First Nations perspectives, people with lived and living experiences of mental ill-health and working with industry to achieve real world impact.
About Manna Institute
UNE is the lead institution for Manna Institute, a virtual research institute dedicated to improving mental health and wellbeing in rural, regional and remote Australia. It supports meaningful, translatable place-based research and fosters the development of professional mental health researchers and aligned workforces.
Manna brings together leading mental health researchers from seven universities in the Regional Universities Network (RUN) - Charles Sturt University, Central Queensland University, Federation University, Southern Cross University, the University of Southern Queensland, the University of Sunshine Coast and UNE. Manna Institute's work tackles the impacts of the changing environment, systemic and geographic inequities, and challenges of delivering mental health supports throughout the vast Australian landscape. Their five mental health research streams focus on child, youth and family; physical activity; ageing and disability; climate change and the environment and distress and suicide prevention. Each stream is a collaboration of researchers from multiple universities, First Nations and Lived Experience representatives, and community and industry partners from partner organisations including Foundation partners Everymind, Lifeline Direct and the Australian National University's Centre for Mental Health Research. https://mannainstitute.au/
Enquiries and additional information
To discuss this role please contact Manna Institute Director, Professor Myfanwy Maple on mmaple2@une.edu.au or 02 6773 3661.
Current UNE Staff: In taking up this appointment, the appointee will need to seek approval from the Head of Cost Centre to be released from their substantive position for the duration of the appointment.
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Friday 29 November
Reference No: 224188
For further information about this position, please see the Position Statement below.
To Apply
Please submit the following documents by clicking the Apply Now button below:
Your application should be comprised of:
i. Covering letter;
ii. Responses to selection criteria (refer to the position statement);
iii. Current CV;
Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
UNE is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTQIA+ people.
About Our Process
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National Police Check
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