WA Research Lead

9d ago , from National Heart Foundation of Australia

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

Flexible hybrid working arrangements from our Subiaco office.

Enjoy generous salary packaging to boost your take‑home pay.

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 leading causes of death, and since 1959 we’ve led 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’re looking for a Research Lead to join our WA team and help drive innovation, collaboration, and capacity building in cardiovascular research. This isn’t just about grants– it’s about shaping the future of heart health.

This is a permanent full‑time position reporting to the 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 research and grants program.

Build strong relationships with universities, medical research institutes and health networks.

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

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‑grad qualifications in a health or research‑related field (or equivalent experience).

Proven experience in research and/or grants management and stakeholder engagement.

A knack for communication – written and verbal.

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 actively seek to represent the 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.

Well‑being programs and initiatives to support your personal and professional growth.

Ready to Apply? Hi, I’m Steph from the Heart Foundation

I know job applications can be stressful, so let’s keep it simple. You don’t need to answer selection criteria, and cover letters are totally optional (just keep it to one page if you include one). Every application is read by a real person, not AI.

There’s no strict closing date. We’ll start reviewing applications as they come in and close once we’ve found the right person, so don’t wait too long. If you need any adjustments during the process, just email me at [email] and I’ll make sure you’re supported.

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

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