Program Manager - The mitoHOPE (Healthy Outcomes Pilot and Evaluation) Program

Job No.: 649990

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $126,416 - $134,184 pa HEW Level 09 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

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The Opportunity

Led by Monash University, The mitoHOPE (Healthy Outcomes Pilot and Evaluation) Program has formed an Australian-wide consortium to conduct a mitochondrial donation and reproductive options pilot program. This includes a clinical trial to build the evidence base to determine the safety, efficacy and feasibility of implementing mitochondrial donation reproductive technology in clinical practice settings. The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) has funded $15 million into The mitoHOPE (Healthy Outcomes Pilot and Evaluation) Program.

The mitoHOPE Program Manager position is an exciting and dynamic role offered at one of the most highly renowned institutions at Monash University. Reporting to The mitoHOPE Program Director, this role will act as a key member of The mitoHOPE Program leadership team and manage all operational aspects of the program, ensuring successful achievement of objectives and milestones.

The position will manage a large and diverse external partner network including academic and clinical partners, government agencies and community organisations across Australia, and internationally.

This exciting opportunity will be a challenging yet deeply rewarding experience for someone who is passionate about making a difference and having a profound impact on the community. So, if you’re looking for the next chapter in your career, it’s here.

As the successful candidate you will be responsible for:

• Providing operational leadership, senior program and project management expertise to ensure the successful delivery of The mitoHOPE Program
• Working with The mitoHOPE Program Director and leadership team to drive strategic and operational planning and implementation
• Demonstrating excellent leadership and providing high-level direction and guidance to The mitoHOPE Program administrative team
• Leading, managing and being accountable for risk and compliance for The mitoHOPE Program

The successful appointee will have a relevant postgraduate qualification and extensive experience at senior management level within a complex management environment, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

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Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily .

Your application must address the selection criteria in a one-page cover letter. Please refer to  'How to apply for Monash Jobs '.

Enquiries

Professor John Carroll, Dean - School of Biomedical Sciences and Director - Biomedical Discovery Institute, School of Biomedical Sciences, [email protected]

Position Description

 Program Manager - The mitoHOPE (Healthy Outcomes Pilot and Evaluation) Program

Closing Date

Thursday 1 June 2023, 11:55pm AEST

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