Brief Description

As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

- Lead a nationally significant program improving heart health outcomes
- Build global research partnerships and drive strategic program growth
- Enjoy Gold Coast lifestyle, wellbeing initiatives and development support

Program Manager SOLVE-CHD Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine

Full time, Fixed Term for 2 years

Position Reference No: 184679444 Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including:

- Free staff car parking
- 36.75 hour standard work week
- Access to flexible work/work from home arrangements#
- Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
- Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
- 17.5% of base salary leave loading
- Staff wellbeing program
- Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
- Study assistance for staff and dependents#
- Corporate health and finance discounts
- Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
- Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#

About The Position Applications are sought from suitably qualified candidates for a two year full-time fixed term position. This role will provide support to a national research program led from the Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare (IEBH): Solving the long-standing evidence-practice gap associated with cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease (SOLVE-CHD) SOLVE-CHD is a world-leading program of health services research that is closing the evidence-practice gaps in cardiac rehabilitation and improving cardiovascular health for people living with heart disease. Working across a national network of researchers, clinicians, consumers and health organisations, the role oversees a portfolio that supports research leaders to develop and implement an overarching research strategy, budget oversight, securing leveraged funding, building capacity and capability and growing and managing a global network of partners and collaborators.



The Program Manager will join a multidisciplinary research team led by Principal Investigator Professor Julie Redfern AM, Director of the Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare.

Requirements

About the Person

Essential

Our ideal candidate will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g., public health, health services management or a related field) with demonstrated experience managing complex health, research or system improvement programs.
- Demonstrated program management expertise, including the ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects, managing competing priorities, monitor progress against milestones and deliver outcomes within budget and timelines.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including researchers, clinicians, consumers, health services, government agencies, professional bodies and funding organisations.
- Experience supporting quality improvement, implementation science, health service redesign or evidence translation and implementation initiatives.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, including experience working across multidisciplinary teams and influencing outcomes in complex, collaborative environments.
- Excellent reporting and analytical skills, including experience using data to inform decision-making and prepare reports for senior stakeholders and funding bodies.
- Exceptional written, digital and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, presentations, funding submissions and communications for a wide range of audiences.

Desirable

- Research project design, management and monitoring, particularly NHMRC-funded research programs.
- Knowledge of the Australian healthcare system and an understanding of research integrity.
- Experience working with healthcare consumers and a commitment to patient-centred care.

Summary Salary details The salary for the position commences at $116,195 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.

Further information





Position-related enquiries can be directed to Nicola Hodgman, Research Manager – IEBH on [email protected] or +61 7 5595 2627

How To Apply For This Position For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria

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Applications close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 30th September 2026.

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