WA Research Lead

A rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on heart health.

Flexible hybrid working arrangementsfrom our Subiaco office.

Perm full time | $110k + super + NFP salary packaging

About Us – Have a Heart for Change! At the Heart Foundation, we believe everyone deserves a healthy heart. Heart disease is one of the nation’s leadingcausesof death, and since 1959we’veled the fight through research, support, and prevention. Be part of our mission to make heart health achievable by everyone in Australia by 2050.

How You Can Make a Difference We’relooking for a ResearchLeadto join our WA team and help drive innovation, collaboration, and capacity building in cardiovascular research. Thisisn’tjust about grants–it’sabout shaping the future of heart health.

This is a permanent full-time position reporting tothe National Manager, Research. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly, blending your time between home and our Subiaco office.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead the delivery of our WA researchand grantsprogram.

Build strong relationships with universities, medical researchinstitutesandhealth networks.

Organise events that bring brilliant minds together – think workshops, seminars, andshowcases.

Keep your finger on the pulse of emerging trends in cardiovascular research.

Evaluate outcomes and share insights that help us beat heart disease.

What You'll Bring

Post-gradqualifications in a health or research-related field (or equivalent experience).

Proven experience in researchand/or grantsmanagement and stakeholder engagement.

A knack for communication – writtenandverbal.

Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle priorities.

Someone who works well independently but also loves being part of a team.

Why Join Us? At our heart, we are driven by purpose. Every day, we make a meaningful impact through our work, and we are committed to supporting our employees in achieving a healthy work-life balance. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, safe, and inclusive workplace. We activelyseektorepresentthe communities we serve and recognise the invaluable skills, knowledge, and perspectives a diverse team brings. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from all backgrounds.

What We Offer:

Salary packaging to help you make the most of your earnings.

Flexible work-from-home options – up to 50% of your week.

A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where your contributions are valued.

Additional gifted leave during the Christmas shutdown period.

Wellbeing programs and initiatives to support your personal and professional growth.

Ready to Apply? Hi,I’mSteph from the Heart FoundationI know job applications can be stressful, solet’skeep it simple. Youdon’tneed to answer selection criteria, and cover letters aretotally optional(just keep it to one page if you include one). Every application is read by a real person, not AI.

There’sno strict closing date.We’llstart reviewing applications as they come in and close oncewe’vefound the right person, sodon’twait too long. If you need any adjustments during the process, just email me atcareers@heartfoundation.org.auandI’llmake sureyou’resupported.

All offers are subject to standard pre-employment checks (like a National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check whererequired).

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